I want to be remembered for transforming education in Edo State, says Obaseki
…as state, World Bank strategise to extend EdoBEST to junior secondary schools The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the state’s education sector, promising that his administration will continue to make the development of the sector and its stakeholders a priority. The governor, who gave the assurance at a […]
Edo Commission of Inquiry grills College of Education ex-provost, others in 10-year probe
A former Provost of the College of Education, Igueben, in Edo State, has testified before the Commission of Inquiry set up to probe the activities of Colleges of Education, Ekiadolor and Igueben; Michael Imoudu College of Physical Education, Afuze; the College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi and the College of Agriculture, Agenebode. The commission of Inquiry […]
Obaseki tasks religious groups to address societal ills
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with religious groups in addressing societal ills that impede development in society. The governor disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the General Overseer, Spirit and Life Family Bible Church, Apostle (Mrs.) Deb’rah Eunice Gordon-Osagiede at Government House, in Benin City. […]
Godwin Obaseki’s initiative to fix points of failure on roads kicks off
The Edo State Government has ordered an audit of points of failure on roads across the state to ascertain the level of damage and repairs needed, as part of the state government’s continued strategy to maintain public infrastructure in the state. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication […]
Judges commend Edo State government for inaugurating Industrial Court
President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Justice Babatunde Adejumo, has said that the inauguration of the Benin Division of the NICN will provide respite for individuals and organisations in Edo state involved in the over 300 pending industrial disputes emanating from the state. Justice Adejumo said this when he led other judges […]
Obaseki’s agric reforms: Over 10,600ha under cultivation in Edo as 2000 farmers benefit from programmes
The Edo State Government has said it has over 10,600ha of land under cultivation in different parts of the state under its agricultural programmes benefitting not less than 2000 farmers distributed in the different farms in the three senatorial districts of the state. The State Government embarked on a multi-faceted agricultural development scheme backed […]
Edo Technical College accommodates 800 students – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration is making steady progress with the revamp of Government Science and Technical College (GSTC) with the completion of two new classroom blocks with workshops that will accommodate 800 students. The governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki who said this during an inspection tour of the […]
NBTE hails Obaseki on revamp of Government Science and Technical College
…set to accredit courses The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has hailed the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration on the wholistic revamp of the Government Science and Technical College (GSTC) formerly Benin Technical College, noting that the new learning environment has set a new standard for technical education in the country. The Deputy Director, NBTE, […]
Breaking: Edo not third in our ranking – WAEC
The West African Examination Council, WAEC, has denied reports making rounds that Edo state took third in its latest performance ranking.
Obaseki felicitates with Oyegun at 80
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has congratulated former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and first civilian governor of Edo, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on his 80th birthday.
Leave Obaseki alone, Oyegun begs Oshiomhole
Ex-national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, on Sunday, asked the incumbent Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to allow the governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki to govern his state, noting that he did not interfere in his governance when he (Oshiomhole), was the governor of the state.
Oshiomhole has no hand in Edo, Bauchi Assembly crisis, says APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has distanced its National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole from the crises that have engulfed the Edo and Bauchi states Houses of Assembly, urging Nigerians to, instead focus on the “improper” inauguration of the assemblies.
Odigie-Oyegun urges Oshiomhole to stop interfering in Obaseki’s government
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has urged his successor, Adams Oshiomhole, to desist from interfering in the affairs of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo.
Obaseki solidarity rally and his comical target of Oshiomhole
On Thursday, July 19, Edo people witnessed familiar solidarity rallies usually organised by incumbent government with state resources.
What are Obaseki’s sins?
He never left any one in doubt about his ability to deliver when he assumed the mantle of leadership as governor of Edo State on November 12, 2016, after a campaign which saw his immediate predecessor in office, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, selling his candidacy across the nooks and crannies of the state.
House c’ttee on Edo Assembly presents report today
BENIN CITY – THE 13-man ad-hoc committee set up by the House of Representatives to investigate the crisis in Edo State House of Assembly, has completed its assignment and may present its report today to the House.
