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In furtherance of Governor Godwin Obaseki's industrialization drive, the Edo State Government has engaged with key stakeholders in the state's industrial sector for the expansion of the Edo Production Centre initiative to four more locations across the state.   This move followed the success recorded with the pilot Edo Production Centre located at Sapele Road axis of Benin City, which has led to increased agitation from business owners for expansion of the initiative to accommodate more businesses.   Three of the new production centres are to be sited in Benin, and one in Auchi   Managing Director, Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs), Mrs. Ukinebo Dare, speaking during a stakeholders meeting on the new projects, said 3 of the four Centers would focus on providing a conducive co-creation space for furniture making, food processing, fashion and painting.   She noted that the session was organised to learn the peculiar challenges of the key players in the foc

  Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 18 Local Government Areas (LGA) of Edo State have flayed the alleged endorsement of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as the consensus candidate of the APC in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The chairmen, in a statement, maintained that Pastor Ize-Iyamu is not a member of the party in the state, as he had left the APC in 2014 to contest the governorship election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2016, which he lost. The statement was signed by Hon. Henry Ashofor (Akoko-Edo); Comrade Odion Olaye   (Egor); Mr. Mike Anakaso (Esan Central); Hon. Ogbejiele Idogei (Esan North East); Hon. Monday Osoh (Esan South East); Mr. Ehikioya Onaburerkhalen (Esan West); Hon. Zakari Z. Ozizi (Etsako Central); Sir Sunday Adogah (Etsako East); Mrs. Ezolome Rabiat (Etsako West) and Hon. Sylvester Odia      (Igueben). Others are Kelvin O. Egharevba (Ikpoba-Okha); Hon. Godwill Alabi (Oredo); Benjamin Oghum

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Nigeria’s private sector coalition, the Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID 19), has thrown his weight behind Edo State Government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with donation of a truck of 6,000 bags of sugar. Receiving the donation on behalf of Edo State Government, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Hon. Gowon Yakubu, said the gesture is commendable. He said the truck of 6000 bags of sugar is the second batch of relief materials received by the state government from the group in two days. He noted, “This is the second relief materials from CACOVID-19. The group earlier brought 6000 bags of sugar. It was duly received on behalf of the Edo State Government and today again we have received another truck of sugar.” Yakubu said the Edo State Government will ensure the relief materials get to persons in need, noting that a robust distribution network has been built to ensure that there is an even spread of the relief materials. He also expres

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed concern over the rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, noting that the recent upsurge suggests that the community spread of the virus is alarming. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, reassured that the state government remains committed to containing the COVID-19 pandemic and protecting Edo people. The governor said, “The first case was reported on the 23rd of March 2020, it took 60 days to reach the first 100 cases. But it took 10 days to move from 100 to over 200 cases. It tells you that the community spread is alarming.” The governor said, the state has screened over 260,000 people, from whom over 1,671 samples were collected for testing, with 240 cases confirmed in the state. According to him, “Our strategy is simple: screen, test and treat. We have a target to screen a minimum of 500,000 people and test 5,000 persons. As a government, we need to take some drastic actions because if we

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed concern over the rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, noting that the recent upsurge suggests that the community spread of the virus is alarming. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, reassured that the state government remains committed to containing the CO VID-19 pandemic and protecting Edo people. The governor said, “The first case was reported on the 23rd of March 2020, it took 60 days to reach the first 100 cases. But it took 10 days to move from 100 to over 200 cases. It tells you that the community spread is alarming.” The governor said, the state has screened over 260,000 people, from whom over 1,671 samples were collected for testing, with 240 cases confirmed in the state. According to him, “Our strategy is simple: screen, test and treat. We have a target to screen a minimum of 500,000 people and test 5,000 persons. As a government, we need to take some drastic actions because if we

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has dismissed reports that the Edo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) had in a meeting in Abuja chosen a consensus candidate to fly the party's flag in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.   In a statement, Osagie said the responsibility for selecting the gubernatorial candidate for the party resides with the Edo State chapter of the APC while liaising with relevant national structure of the party, and as such a consensus candidate to flag the party's flag in the election cannot emerge in Abuja.   According to him, "The Edo State chapter of the APC, which is responsible for deploying the inner workings of the party towards the emergence of a candidate of the APC in the forthcoming gubernatorial election, resides and operates in Edo State, not Abuja."   He said the charade in Abuja was not surprising as it was hatched and actuated

Smallholder farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector in Edo State have commended the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s sustained investment in the sector, to ensure food sufficiency, create jobs and improve livelihoods amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   The commendation came on the heels of the commencement of planting in government-backed farm settlements across the state.   Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security Programme, Prince Joe Okojie, said with support from the state government’s agriprenuer programme, the farmers in the farm settlements have been supported with machinery and other materials for tilling, harrowing, ploughing for the 2020 farming season.   According to the governor’s aide, “The state government will not relent in supporting the farmers to achieve a bumper harvest. We are excited that the rice seeds planted in Warrake and Illushi farms has sprouted. We are confident that the yiel

Residents in Ekehuan Road axis of Benin City have heaved a sigh of relief and comfort as the road dualisation project in the area has continued amid efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with the return of the contractor to the project site.    The project is the major road leading to the site of the Benin River Port project in Benin City.   In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration is not taking chances in fast tracking work on the road project in fulfilment of his promises on infrastructural and urban renewal.   He said, “The state government is hard at work in its drive for urban renewal and infrastructural development programme in the state. That is why contractors working on the Ekehaun road dualization project were asked to return to site while workers on the field observe the directives to check the spread of COVI

  Smallholder farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector in Edo State have commended the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s sustained investment in the sector, to ensure food sufficiency, create jobs and improve livelihoods amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   The commendation came on the heels of the commencement of planting in government-backed farm settlements across the state.   Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security Programm e, Prince Joe Okojie, said with support from the state government’s agriprenuer programme, the farmers in the farm settlements have been supported with machinery and other materials for tilling, harrowing, ploughing for the 2020 farming season.   According to the governor’s aide, “The state government will not relent in supporting the farmers to achieve a bumper harvest. We are excited that the rice seeds planted in Warrake and Illushi farms has sprouted. We

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  With the completion of the installation of 33KVA lines and a sub-station at the Edo State Secretariat complex, the much-awaited 55MW CCTEC-Ossiomo Power Plant is set for test run in the next couple of weeks, opening up the state's power sector for competition for the benefit of residential and industrial consumers.   The CCETC-Ossiomo benefits from a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) entered with the Edo State Government, which paves way for the supply of stable electricity to government buildings and public utilities, such as hospitals, offices, street lights, the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and other such public facilities.   Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the coming on stream of the power plant would cement the state's status as a hub for power generation and distribution in the country, as power consumers would now have a flexible regime that guarantees that they buy power from willing sellers

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  The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has implored environment activists, community leaders and local councils to continue to push for actions and behaviours that preserve the pristine features in Nigeria's forest belt amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.   The governor made the call on the occasion of the commemoration of the World Biological Diversity Day marked every May 22, by the United Nations and its various organs.   He noted that it was imperative to preserve the country's biodiversity as some of the solutions to the pandemic plaguing the world could be found in nature.   According to him, "On this day, it is important to stress the need to conserve nature and preserve the defining features of our pristine flora and fauna, amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused everyone to be indoors and the forest assets at the risk of being unattended to. However, we need to ensure that these assets are protected for other organisms that benefit

  Poised to address security challenges in the state, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has secured the backing of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for its community policing scheme.   The governor, disclosed this while inaugurating the Edo State Community Policing Advisory Committee (SCPAC) and Edo State Community Policing Committee at the Government House, Benin City.   Governor Obaseki reassured that his administration remains committed to the protection of lives and property of ordinary citizens of the state, noting that there is no form of invasion of Edo State by armed bandits or any other militia group.   Governor Obaseki said the setting up of the SCPAC and the SCPC marked another step toward the actualisation of grassroots policing system in the state, noting that Edo is set to be a model of community policing in Nigeria.   The governor said the dwindling revenue at all levels of government means that the federal government will have less to fund the Federa

  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated two motorised modular fumigators to the Edo State Government in support of the government's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state.   The Elejesi of Ife land, Oba Babatunde Awosunle, who led other members of Ooni COVID-19 team, to the Government House in Benin, announced the donation.   Speaking on behalf of the members of the Ooni COVID-19 team, Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni's Palace, Comr. Moses Olafare, said the Ooni of Ife in his wisdom has deemed it fit to complement Governor Godwin Obaseki's brilliant response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   "This is why we decided to donate two Motorised Modular Fumigators (MMFs) to the state. We invented and fabricated the machine at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, to complement the effort of state governments in collectively fighting against the deadly disease," he added.   He said the monarch is ready

  The Edo State Government has commenced evaluation exercise for top bidders for the provision of Transaction Advisory (TA) Services for the Benin City River Port Project, in Gelegele area of the state.   Chairman, Benin City River Port-Project Technical Committee (BRP-PTC), Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, during the bid evaluation exercise, which held in Government House.   The bidders are Engr. Samuel A. Akhibi, representing CPCS Transom Ltd, with a total cost figure of N397, 901,183.00; Mr. Christopher A. Borha, representing Maritime and Transport Business Solution (MTBS) Felak Consortium with a total cost figure of N545,668,852.00, and Mr. Emmanuel Oluleye, representing Global Maritime and Port Services (GMAPS) Lloyds-Jeffwood consortium, with a total cost figure of N990,000,198.00.   According to Ogbeifun, "Today is the continuation of the bid evaluation. The committee decided to go through due process for a Transaction Adviser to

  The Edo State Government has commenced evaluation exercise for top bidders for the provision of Transaction Advisory (TA) Services for the Benin City River Port Project, in Gelegele area of the state.   Chairman, Benin City River Port-Project Technical Committee (BRP-PTC), Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, during the bid evaluation exercise, which held in Government House.   The bidders are Engr. Samuel A. Akhibi, representing CPCS Transom Ltd, with a total cost figure of N397, 901,183.00; Mr. Christopher A. Borha, representing Maritime and Transport Business Solution (MTBS) Felak Consortium with a total cost figure of N545,668,852.00, and Mr. Emmanuel Oluleye, representing Global Maritime and Port Services (GMAPS) Lloyds-Jeffwood consortium, with a total cost figure of N990,000,198.00.   According to Ogbeifun, "Today is the continuation of the bid evaluation. The committee decided to go through due process for a Transaction Adviser to

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated two motorised modular fumigators to the Edo State Government in support of the government's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state.   The Elejesi of Ife land, Oba Babatunde Awosunle, who led other members of Ooni COVID-19 team, to the Government House in Benin, announced the donation.   Speaking on behalf of the members of the Ooni COVID-19 team, Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni's Palace, Comr. Moses Olafare, said the Ooni of Ife in his w isdom has deemed it fit to complement Governor Godwin Obaseki's brilliant response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   "This is why we decided to donate two Motorised Modular Fumigators (MMFs) to the state. We invented and fabricated the machine at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, to complement the effort of state governments in collectively fighting against the deadly disease," he added.   He said the monar

Church leaders across Edo State have commended the state government's efforts in providing relief materials to churches for onward distribution to the most vulnerable members of their congregation. The distribution exercise, which took place in Benin City, the Edo State capital, is in its second phase, with more churches captured to ensure even spread of the palliatives to vulnerable members of the Christian community in the state. Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Hon. Yakubu Gowon, who supervised the distribution of palliatives to the benefitting churches, said the state government is determined to reach out to churches and ensure that the plight of the vulnerable is ameliorated. According to him, "The state government has begun the second phase of the distribution of palliatives to churches in Edo South Senatorial District. Government is determined to reach out to the poorest of the poor in the three senatorial districts, as over 190, 000 homes

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, and the Royal Palace of the Benin Kingdom on the birth of a new prince. The governor, in a statement, welcomed the addition to the Benin Royalty, noting that Edo people rejoice with the Oba and the palace. According to him, “It is with a delighted heart that I congratulate His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, and the Royal Palace of the Benin Kingdom on the new addition to the Benin Royal family. “His arrival has expanded the splendor of the Royal Palace of the Benin Kingdom, and we pray that the greatness of the Kingdom of His Royal Majesty would continue to grow without bounds in the fruitful years ahead. “I extend the greetings of the government and the good people of Edo State to the Oba and pray for more blessings, long life and prosperity in the Royal family. “Oba

A socio-political group, Alliance for Collective Progress, has called for the prosecution of former Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, over his administration's breach of the state’s Public Procurement Law in the construction of the Edo Specialist Hospital and supply of equipment for the hospital. Findings by the Justice James Oyomire (rtd) led-Judicial Commission of Inquiry indicted Comrade Oshiomhole over the circumstances surrounding the award of the contract for the construction of the hospital contrary to the state’s procurement laws.         During a protest at the Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the group said Comrade Oshiomhole must be prosecuted for the infractions he ‘superintended’ and for inaugurating the hospital with alleged borrowed equipment. Leader of the group, Mr. Nehemiah Omogiate, noted, "We are here to register our grievances concerning the multi-billion naira Edo Specialist Hospital, a pro

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, and the Royal Palace of the Benin Kingdom on the birth of a new prince. The governor, in a statement, welcomed the addition to the Benin Royalty, noting that Edo people rejoice with the Oba and the palace. According to him, “It is with a delighted heart that I congratulate His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, and the Royal Palace of the Benin Kingdom on the new addition to the Benin Royal family. “His arrival has expanded the splendor of the Royal Palace of the Benin Kingdom, and we pray that the greatness of the Kingdom of His Royal Majesty would continue to grow without bounds in the fruitful years ahead. “I extend the greetings of the government and the good people of Edo State to the Oba and prayed for more blessings, long life and prosperity in the Royal family. “Oba Gha To Kpere, Ise!!!”

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia has said the state is making steady progress in its efforts at containing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, noting that successes have been recorded in the state’s efforts at contact tracing, Persons of Interest (POI) tracking, active case search, among other activities to curtail the spread of the virus in Edo. Okundia, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, noted that the state government has taken serious steps to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and protect Edo people. According to the commissioner, while contact tracing and line-listing are on-going in all affected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state, active case search and POIs tracking are ongoing in all the state’s 18 LGAs. He noted that the state has also recorded successes in its screening and testing exercises, which are currently ongoing across the state, adding, ‘Facility based screening and community mobile based screening for COVID-19 have been scaled up

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state government is remodelling the Stella Obasanjo Hospital Isolation Centre (SOHIC) to be the best in Nigeria, with state-of-the-art facilities to manage all stages of coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The governor said this while on inspection of the expanded 300-bed isolation facility in Benin City. The governor said a lot has gone into the refurbishment of the hospital, noting that the transformation of the facility has been rapid with the deployment of human and material resources to ensure that it is brought up to standard to hold more patients, especially with rising cases of coronavirus in the state. According to him, “The facility will be handed over upon completion. This is one of the best isolation centres in the country with about 300 beds. It is well-structured with input from some of the best professionals in terms of infectious disease management in Nigeria. These experts are from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.”

The Management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has donated 5000 reusable and washable facemasks to the Edo State Government, as a contribution to the state's campaign against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Ignatius Onimawo, who was represented by the Director, Center for Entrepreneurial/Career Studies, AAU, Ekpoma, Engr. Prof. Osadolor Odia, presented the materials to the Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq. at Government House, Benin City, on Friday.   Prof. Onimawo said the materials were donated in support of the state government's effort to rid the state of COVID-19, noting that the facemasks are convenient to use.   According to him, "The facemasks were produced at Ambrose Alli University by the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. We have changed the image of the school in the last few years and it now ranks highly among its peers in Nigeria."   The Head of Service, Mr Okungbowa,