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BENIN CITY: CEO of Idris and sons motors, Alhaji Idris  and other motor sales dealers in Benin city have lamented the lack of sales of their motor vehicles due to the partial lockdown/stay at home order of the state government. However all except one commended the government's action claiming that it is meant to mitigate the spread of the novel disease called Corona virus. The only one dissenting voice opined that CORONAVIRUS is non existent. He claimed that it is high fever the world has renamed CORONAVIRUS. Continuing while talking with journalists in Benin, the minority car dealer said even in Italy, no black person has been killed by the desease insisting the one or two blacks who died were killed by some other ailments rather than CORONAVIRUS. He therefore called for an end to the lockdown since government is not providing stimulus package such as food items and money.

 The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state has 280-bed isolation capacity, 28 ventilators, 10 Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and is setting up 100 screening centres across the state to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  In a broadcast monitored in Benin City on Tuesday, Governor Obaseki said the state is deploying its resources to confront the pandemic, noting that even though the state prays for the best, it is preparing for the worst-case scenario.  According to him, “The pandemic is real, and like the rest of the world, we are fighting to get ahead of the outbreak and protect our people.    So far, we have two confirmed cases in Edo state.” He said the Edo State plan to combat the COVID-19 virus is centred around creating awareness, training the state’s healthcare workforce, screening, testing and providing prompt treatment.  “We now have Isolation Centres with a total of 280 beds located at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital Benin, University of

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has signed the Quarantine Regulations made pursuant to Section 8 of the Quarantine Act, the Public Health Law and other legislations, as the state firms up its response framework to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the state. Entitled ‘Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulations 2020’, the regulation gives legal sanctions to the response actions of the Edo State Government to the COVID-19 pandemic. The regulation, which was made available to journalists in Benin City, bestows on the governor powers to “direct the restriction of movement within, into, or out of the Local Area, particularly, the movement of persons, vehicles, aircraft, and watercraft on waterways within the local area save for transportation or movement of essential supplies such as food, water, pharmaceutical products, medical supplies and medicines, and any other essential supplies as the Governor may deem appropriate.” "It also regulates the

  The Edo State Government has warned traders and sellers of food items against being insensitive to the plight of residents by hiking the price of food items and other household essentials as a fallout of measures by the state government to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).   In a statement, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Joel Edionwele said it is unfortunate that some citizens were exploiting the national public health concern caused by the coronavirus outbreak to make gains.   Edionwele disclosed that to ensure the safety of all residents, the state government has commenced monitoring of prices of essential commodities throughout the state, adding, “Any person found to be anti-government or the people will be treated according to the law.”   The statement reads, “The general public is hereby reminded that COVID-19 pandemic is a global phenomenon and therefore calls for sacrifice and lending support to the mo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Mr. Anthony Osas Okungbowa as the state’s new Head of Service.   This followed the retirement of the former Head of Service, Mr. Isaac Ehiozuwa, after the mandatory 35 years of service.   In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said “This is to inform the general public and in particular Edo State Public Service that with the retirement of Mr. Isaac Ehiozuwa as Head of Service, following the mandatory 35 years  of service, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki in exercise of his powers under Section 208 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, has approved the appointment of Mr. Anthony Osas Okungbowa as Head of the Civil Service of Edo State.”   Ogie said Mr. Anthony Osas Okungbowa is a serving Permanent Secretary in Edo State Civil Service, adding, “This appointment takes effect from 1 st  April, 2020.”

The Edo State Government has warned residents to be wary of scam schemes by unauthorised persons, who have been collating names and details of unsuspecting members of the public for an alleged relief package.   In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, distanced the state government from such sham, describing it as the handiwork of unscrupulous elements out to defraud unsuspecting residents.   He said the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration's relief package is meant for the poor and vulnerable persons only, the details of which would be made public soon.   Osagie said, "The state government's attention has been the drawn to the activities of some unauthorised persons who have been collating names and bank details of unsuspecting members of the public on behalf of the government for an alleged relief scheme.   "I want to clarify that the state government has not recruited anybody or group

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The Edo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for a shutdown of services within church premises across the state, as part of urgent measures to support government’s efforts to check the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The Chairman of the Edo State CAN, Bishop Oriname Oyenude, made the appeal during a press briefing in Benin City, Edo State capital. According to him, “All churches should totally close down. We discovered that government restriction on church services to a maximum of 20 persons is still a big risk when we observed the trend. We are going to join forces with the Edo State Government to deal with this evil darkness that is ravaging our nation and our land.”   He said, “I appeal to government for a complete lockdown now at least for the next two weeks and for the imposition of a curfew, if necessary. We appeal to security agencies to assist in enforcing government orders to minimize the fatality.”   Oyenude noted, “All churche

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Following the stay-at-home order by the Edo State Government, local councils in the state have taken urgent steps to enforce the order in their councils, compelling the people to observe the social distancing policy.   Local council chairmen in the state, at the weekend, led taskforce teams to various parts of their councils to inform the people on the need to adhere to the directive by the state government, urging the people to comply with the directive to remain safe.   Chairman, Oredo Local Government Area, Hon Evbareke Jenkins Osunde, led members of the Local Government Taskforce Committee on COVID-19 to major streets in Benin City to enforce the stay at home order as well as the social distancing policy.   Members of the taskforce include Head, Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV), Muktari Osagie; Vice Chairman of the council, Hon Belinda Ogiefa; Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Raymond Olaye; Head of Local Government Administration, Dr. Osaheni Igbinigie, among othe

The Edo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for a shutdown of services within church premises across the state, as part of urgent measures to support government’s efforts to check the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The Chairman of the Edo State CAN, Bishop Oriname Oyenude, made the appeal during a press briefing in Benin City, Edo State capital. According to him, “All churches should totally close down. We discovered that government restriction on church services to a maximum of 20 persons is still a big risk when we observed the trend. We are going to join forces with the Edo State Government to deal with this evil darkness that is ravaging our nation and our land.”   He said, “I appeal to government for a complete lockdown now at least for the next two weeks and for the imposition of a curfew, if necessary. We appeal to security agencies to assist in enforcing government orders to minimize the fatality.”   Oyenude noted, “All churche

With the directive by the Edo State Government to the 18 local councils to step up effort in checking the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), chairmen of the local councils have intensified campaigns to complement the effort by the state government to check the spread of COVID-19 in the state. While inaugurating a 20-man Local Government Taskforce Committee on COVID-19 management, the Chairman of Uhunmwode Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Napoleon Agbama, said the committee will ensure residents are sensitized on precautionary measures put in place by the Federal and State Ministries of Health to check the spread of COVID-19. Agbama tasked members of the committee, Heads of Primary Healthcare Centres, and other health workers on the need for collaboration to check the spread of COVID-19 in communities across the LGA. Chairman of the Owan West LGA Hon. Frank Ilaboya who heads the council’s Task Force on COVID-19, said the team will monitor, supervise and coordinate the counci

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured of the state's commitment to laws and policies against all forms of slavery, to uphold the dignity of man.   Obaseki said this in commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.   He said the state government will continue to demonstrate commitment in checking all forms of slavery which subject victims to abuse across the world, several decades after it was abolished.   The governor said, “We have continued to record sterling results with the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons Law and the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking which has enabled us prosecute traffickers and protect our people from exploitation.”   He noted that the programmes of the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking have helped the state reduced the incidence of human trafficking and illegal migration, adding that the taskforce will continue with

The Edo State Government has urged all residents, including traders and businesses to support the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state by complying with the basic precautionary measures and other guidelines to contain the scourge. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the move is to safeguard the health and safety of all residents following the confirmation of a second case of COVID-19 in Edo State. He said the basic precautionary measures and hygienic practices, which include keeping safe social distance, avoiding large gatherings and close contact with sick persons, regular hand washing with soap and use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers, must be duly adhered to in order for citizens to be safe and healthy. Osagie, however, tasked security agencies in the state to ensure strict compliance to the guidelines. He said, “We have ob

‘Engage In Child Trafficking, Abuse And Go To Jail’, Attorney-General Warns By   Editor , Infodaily.com  - March 26, 2020 0 130 Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Yinka Omorogbe, has disclosed that it is an offense laible on conviction to imprisonment of 7 years hiring any child under the ages of 12 as domestic worker. She said it is also criminal offense and liable on conviction of imprisonment of 5 years and fine of N5 million recruiting or receiving any child or adult for force labour or even permitting any place or premises for such act. Omorogbe, who is also head, Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking, gave these hints while parading two women, Mrs. Martina I. Oziegbe and Mrs. Idehen Esohe Grace, who were allegedly involved in child trafficking, abuse and modern slavery of teenagers. READ ALSO:  Pay Our Members Salary For Justice Sake’, ASUU Tells FG The accused duo, however, pleaded ignorance of the act, claiming that they never knew receiv

The Edo State Government has urged traders dealing on essential commodities in markets across the state, to ensure they carry out the necessary preventive measures against the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters (Edo South), Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha, gave the charge during sensitisation campaigns to markets in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Hon. Iyoha, who lead other government appointees visited Ekiosa and New Benin markets in Oredo Local Government Area (LGA) and Uselu market in Egor LGA, where they gave out buckets with spigots and soap to enable traders to observe sanitary measures, including handwashing to contain the spread of COVID-19. He urged the traders to ensure regular hand washing with the use of soaps or apply hand sanitizers, noting that the buckets with spigots donated to the traders will assist them in keeping to government directives. Addressing journalists after the awareness campaign tour,

Residents in Edo State have commended the state government for its response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), noting that the stay-at-home order was expedient in containing the spread of the virus.   A cross-section of residents, who spoke with journalists in Benin City, said the state government has taken commendable steps in containing the spread of COVID-19, ensuring that people observed social distancing and restricting unnecessary movements that could jeopardise their health.   Mr. Fidelis Omoragbon, a resident in Ekehuan Road area of Benin metropolis, said he had to comply with the directive by government because of the sordid details of how COVID-19 has wreaked havoc in developed economies across the world.   According to him, "I commend the government for rising to the occasion to stem the spread of coronavirus. Though we have had only one case in the state, which is imported, it is commendable that the governor has taken drastic measures to curtail the spread of the virus&qu

  The Edo State Government has issued new directives to hoteliers and transporters in the state, as it strengthens measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.   The Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, during a media briefing in Government House, Benin City, said some of the measures include strict seating guidelines in public buses, proper documentation of passengers by transporters and checks on recent travel history of hotel clients.   According to him, “Seating guidelines in public buses must be adhered to. The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) must enforce this rule among its members. The seating arrangements are that cars must carry one passenger in front and two at the back; for buses, one passenger in front and two in each row.   “All transport operators are mandated to ensure correct information on manifest of travellers. Manifest must be made available on request by government officials for contract tracing.”   Noting that

Poised to minimize the effect of the economic disruptions caused by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Edo State Government has paid civil and public servants March 2020 salaries. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the state government ensured prompt payment of salaries to make sure civil and public servants are able to manage disruptions caused by the pandemic, which has led to the slow grind of economic activity across the country. According to him, “The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, directed payment of salaries as a means to cushion the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. We are very much aware that the disruptions in economic activities would affect the buying power of citizens and workers, hence the need to ensure prompt payment. “There is no denying that this move would provide the needed economic support for workers to stabilize in the light of the measures taken

  The Edo State Government has insisted that marketers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across the state must dispense the product at the approved pump price of N125 per litre.   Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas, Hon. Joseph Ikpea, who addressed journalists while monitoring operations of petrol stations in Benin City, said the essence of the exercise is to ensure dealers comply with the Federal Government's directive to dispense PMS at N125 per litre.   He said the state government is not only concerned about the pump price but the accuracy of metering of petroleum products to motorists, noting, "Complying with the new pump price is not the only issue because some people can reduce the quantity of litres dispensed to motorist and adjust the pump price to reflect the N125 per litre.   The commissioner added, "Parts of the function of the ministry is to ensure compliance among major and independent marketers. To some extent, the level of compliance is commendable.   Amon

Over 2,000 beneficiaries of the Edo State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agriprenuer programme in five Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State have hailed Governor Godwin Obaseki for the state’s transparency in training and disbursing of N202m to farmers to expand their businesses.   Focal person, Edo SDGs, Mrs. Ifueko Alufohai said the programme is designed to enable the farmers acquire modern techniques in farm cultivation and empower them to expand their farms, in line with the Governor Obaseki-led administration’s agricultural reforms to attain food sufficiency.   Ninety beneficiaries each are selected from five LGAs, which include Ovia South West, Orhionmwon, Akoko Edo, Etsako West and Esan South East. The beneficiaries got grants of N90,000 each at the end of the training on fishery, crop production (cassava and water melon), poultry and pig farming.   One of the beneficiaries, who is into plantain farming, Mr. Arise Joseph, expressed appreciation to the governor for the

Following the upswing of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Nigeria, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has placed a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people in any part of the state, as part of efforts to prevent spread of the virus.   The governor also ordered public officers below grade level 12 (except those providing essential services such as fire service and heal thcare workers) to work from home until further notice.   Governor Obaseki disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the steps taken by his administration to ensure the virus is curtailed in the state.   Meanwhile, the Chief Medical Director of Irrua Specialist Hospital, Sylvanus Okogbenin, said Edo State has recorded its first case of coronavirus.   Okogbenin said, "We have a patient who came back from Europe, was diagnosed and the result confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus. The person is presently under isolation. He is getting treatment and is expected to get better

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tested negative for coronavirus, but has decided to remain in self-isolation. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the result is that of the rapid diagnostic test, while the governor awaits the result of the PCR test. According to him, “I can confirm that the governor tested negative for coronavirus when he ran the rapid diagnostic test for the virus. However, we are currently awaiting the result of more conclusive PCR test.” “In the meantime, the governor has decided to continue to work in self-solation and he is asymptomatic,” he added. Recall that Governor Obaseki went into self-isolation and sent his samples for testing after two persons he met some days ago, tested positive for coronavirus.     

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Fiery lawyer and erudite notary public, Barrister Olayinwola Afolabi has been speaking on government's stay at home order in many states and countries of the world, including Edo state and Nigeria.  Speaking in his brand new state of the art Chambers in Benin City, the Edo state capital, he said government can cultail the rights of citizens as regards freedom of movement in times of emergency such the one concerning the CORONAVIRUS pandemic, which is ravaging the world right now. It is for the citizens' own good and safety, he opined.  The exigency of the time calls for it and there's nothing unconstitutional about it. In his words, "the government is empowered by the constitution to withdraw the freedom of citizens when such a person or persons commits crime as in detention or imprisonment by courts' rulings". Courts being part of government, as it were.  Hear the notary public in his characteristic advocative manner,  speak in subsequent short videos that sh

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is leveraging meteorological data to drive investments into the state's economy and boost economic growth, as part of efforts at building a total society that caters for the collective needs of all citizens.   The governor said this in commemoration of the World Meteorological Day, with the theme: "Climate Change and Water- Count every drop, every drop Counts".   Obaseki said the state government is applying weather, climate and water information to improve the safety and well-being of Edo people, reduce poverty and improve public health.   He noted that climate, water and other related environmental services are useful inputs for socio-economic planning and development, which informed the decision to leverage available meteorological data to enhance the state's decision-making process.   Governor Obaseki said, "As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the Meteorological Day, it is imperative to identify the role

Coronavirus: "We've trained health workers to manage infectious diseases"   As part of efforts to ward off outbreaks such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, the Edo State Government had trained workers in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) and other government health establishments in 18 Local Government Areas of the state on how to manage infectious diseases and is now updating these medical workers on how to deal with peculiarities of the pandemic.   In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osaagie, said the training commenced months ago as part of the Edo Healthcare Improvement Programme (Edo-HIP) aimed at preparing the health workers on how to manage health emergencies and other public health concerns.   He noted that refresher courses are being undertaken to prepare the health workers on the peculiarities of COVID-19, to ensure they are well-prepared to manage the pandemic.   Osagie urge