The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his administration would continue to prioritise the welfare of teachers in the state, adding that the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) at home programme has helped to keep pupils engaged despite the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The governor...
Inflationary trend, new N70,000 minimum wage influenced increase’
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has signed into law the 2024 revised supplementary budget of N404bn with an increase of 22 percent.
Speaking during the signing of the budget at the Government House, Benin City, Obaseki said the revised budget...
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Nigerians to show good neigbourliness and eschew strife to deepen unity in the country.
The governor made the call on Boxing Day, which is celebrated on December 26, every year.
He said, "On behalf of the Edo State Government, I send warm...
Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade, Thursday emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Cross River North Senatorial District after the conduct of fresh primaries in line with the provisions of the new Electoral Act.
This followed the voluntary withdrawal of the previous candidate, Hon. Martins...
result reflects people’s wish, says gov
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the performance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s local government election in the State shows the party’s dominance, noting that the outcome of the election is a reflection of the wish of...
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has lauded the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, for his continuous efforts at improving security in the country, urging the collaboration and support of the defence chief to eliminate bandits and other criminals from Edo forests.
Obaseki gave the commendation on...
Cross River State governor, Sir Ben Ayade says his investiture as a Knight of Saint John International (KSJi), is an urgent call on him to rededicate his life to the service of God and humanity.
Reflecting shortly after his exemplification, commissioning and investiture by the noble order, Ayade, waxing philosophical,...
directs immediate resumption of academic activities
Following the protest by students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, over the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Edo State Government at the State Executive Council meeting, on Wednesday, suspended all union activities across all state-owned institutions...
The Edo State Government has paid December salaries and pension of workers and retirees, in furtherance of efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to meet its obligations for the wellbeing of workers in the state.
Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., in a statement said the governor...
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has commissioned the Edo Tech Park, an elite software engineering and leadership training institute, noting that the park will produce at least 15,000 world-class software engineers in the state within the next five years.
Obaseki, who spoke during the commissioning of the take-off...
