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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has set up an assets management agency to oversee the maintenance of public property in the wake of increased investment in public infrastructure across the state.   Speaking during the first EXCO meeting in the newly renovated Executive Council Chamber at the Government House, in Benin City, Governor Obaseki reassured that his administration will grow, develop and move the State to an enviable height in terms of good governance.   He said his administration is committed to developing the state and improving the lives of Edo people, noting that the state government will not relent on its efforts at infrastructural renewal, industrialisation, and social development programmes across the state.   Obaseki noted that his government will ensure that all the projects under construction and those that have been concluded have maintenance plans in place, which must be strictly adhered to.   "We have created a n

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has warned leaders and members of the proscribed Edo Peoples Movement (EPM), to desist from activities and statements that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state.   At a meeting with chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, the governor said anti-party activities carried out either by the suspended National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole or his allies in the EPM would be dealt with.   "The party does not belong to him (Oshiomhole); it belongs to all of us. It is the members that make

PRESS BRIEFING BY SPEAKER EDO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, RT. HON. FRANK OKIYE WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY 2020.

REF: AZ:5250/EDS/PRD/VOL.24/76                                                              DATE: 29/01/2020                                                                                                                                     NO 19       Edo state police command wishes to inform the general public, especially the good people of Edo state that on 25/01/2020 at about 1100hrs, one Joshua Igbashiro ‘m’ of Ofutebe Community reported a case of murder at Ekiadolor Police Divisional Headquarters, Benin City, that on 24/01/2020 at about 1600hrs, a man identified as herder, had misunderstanding with a certain man. In the cause of trying to settle them, one Mr. Paul came as a mediator and spoke in Hausa Language to the herder having the confidence that he understands Hausa Language. Suddenly, the herder shot and killed him with AK 47 riffle.         Thereafter, the Divisional Police officer, Ekiadolor Division detailed Police operatives led by the District Officer (D.O) Owan Polic

Obaseki commissions National Sports Festival Secretariat ahead of games’ 20th edition (FWD FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SA, MEDIA, EDO STATE GOVT) baseki commissions National Sports Festival Secretariat ahead of games' 20th edition   The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commissioned the secretariat complex for the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF), as the state government steps up preparations to host the games scheduled to commence from March 20, 2020.   The Secretariat is located within the Edo State Government House in Benin City and would serve as the coordinating venue for the competition, which holds in different venues across the state.   Addressing journalists after commissioning the complex, Obaseki described the edifice as a world-class office with conducive environment for work.   He said the campaign for the National Sports Festival would commence in a week's time, as President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to receive the torch of the game by the

Obaseki inspects projects, commits to repositioning Ambrose Alli Varsity   The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated his commitment to reposition the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, into a world-class institution with full complements of infrastructure and human capital investments to drive Research and Development (R&D).   Governor Obaseki, who said this during the inspection of construction works at the administrative building of the institution, expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the site.   He noted that remarkable progress has been recorded in the completion of the building project, while expressing optimism that the project would be completed and ready for use by February, 2020.   The governor said the next line of action includes the furnishing of the building, noting, "There is clearly remarkable progress since the last time we visited. During the last convocation ceremony, I promised that this property would be delivered befo

Obaseki lifts suspension on Egor LGA chair, Ogbemudia Obaseki lifts suspension on Egor LGA chair, Ogbemudia The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has lifted the suspension on the Chairman of Egor Local Government Area, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the suspension was lifted after an investigative panel cleared Hon. Ogbemudia of the accusations that led to her suspension. Hon. Ogbemudia was suspended after several petitions were written against her by officials of the council, alleging financial misappropriation and abuse of power. "The cases brought against her have been reviewed and she has been cleared of the allegations, thus her reinstatement. She is to resume office immediately," Osagie said. He said the reinstatement would provide Hon. Ogbemudia the opportunity to continue in repositioning the local council area in line with the visi

I Obaseki lifts suspension on Egor LGA chair, Ogbemudia The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has lifted the suspension on the Chairman of Egor Local Government Area, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the suspension was lifted after an investigative panel cleared Hon. Ogbemudia of the accusations that led to her suspension. Hon. Ogbemudia was suspended after several petitions were written against her by officials of the council, alleging financial misappropriation and abuse of power. "The cases brought against her have been reviewed and she has been cleared of the allegations, thus her reinstatement. She is to resume office immediately," Osagie said. He said the reinstatement would provide Hon. Ogbemudia the opportunity to continue in repositioning the local council area in line with the vision of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administrat

The Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has been ranked the fifth best polytechnic in Nigeria by  Webometrics Ranking of World Universities  in the July 2019 edition of the global web presence ranking of institutions of higher learning. The "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities" is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group belonging to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the largest public research body in Spain. In line with Governor Godwin Obaseki's vision, the polytechnic has witnessed massive transformation in infrastructure and academic development since the last two years under the leadership of Prof. Abiodun Falodun. In a chat with journalists, Prof. Falodun said the institution has made tremendous progress with the investment in staff and institutional framework to ensure it ranks among the best schools in the world. According to him, "We are delighted to have been ranked highly as a result of ou