Godwin Obaseki
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Edo State government has called for better collaboration with estate surveyors to sustain the gains recorded by his administration in the built environment and drive further development in the sector.
16 Apr
The Edo State government has demolished security posts around impeached former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu’s house. It was gathered that a bulldozer had come to demolish the security canopy opposite Shaibu’s residence along Aideyan Street, G.R.A, Benin, the Edo State at about 5: 00 pm on Sunday. Commissioner for communication and orientation in Edo State,…
16 Apr
The mutuallove lost between Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the immediatedeputy governor, Philip Shaibu, reached its feverish pitch on Monday, April 8, with the impeachment of Shaibu by the State House of Assembly.
16 Apr
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was nominated by the Federal Government to lead the Nigerian delegation to the Biennale Arte 2024 due to his government’s landmark successes in promoting the state’s rich cultural assets, arts, and heritage, as well as advancing the economic potential of tourism in the state and Nigeria.
12 Apr
Edo Government on Friday flagged-off the distribution of inputs to small-holder farmers in Edo Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2024 farming season.
8 Apr
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his deputy. The appointment comes after the Edo State House of Assembly impeached the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. Omobayo Marvellous Godwins is from Akoko-Edo, in the Edo North Senatorial District of the State. READ ALSO: Edo Assembly impeaches deputy governor Shaibu The…
8 Apr
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, yesterday, called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to ensure a neutral, competent and experienced governing council for AAU, Ekpoma.
5 Apr
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari; Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule
4 Apr
The Illushi/Ozigono community in Edo State has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki and the state Commissioner of Police to intervene in the alleged appointment of a non-indigene, Fidelis Okowele as their Onojie.
23 Mar
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed appreciation to the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru Momoh Ikelebe III, for his support, prayers and valuable advice, which have helped him in the discharge of his duties in the last seven and half years.
15 Mar
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on Muslim faithful to foster good neighbourliness and kindness during the Ramadan season. In a statement to commemorate the ongoing fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan
8 Mar
Edo State, the heartbeat of Nigeria, is relatively homogeneous culturally and linguistically. Yet, it is a chip off the old block, a microcosm in the many dimensions of the Nigerian politics notably, the geo-politics of power location often justified on the need for inclusivity and balance.
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