Tag: Governor Godwin Obaseki
Benin Port to generate 30,000 jobs, decongest Lagos Port
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki claims that the Benin Port project will improve economic activity in Edo State and…
Obaseki takes over Edo revenue generation drive
By Nefishetu Yakubu Governor Godwin Obaseki has directed that all revenue collection functions of the government will now come under…
LP berates ex-Edo lawmakers’ approval of N3.5bn loan for Obaseki at valedictory session
Labour Party said if elected into power in next year's Edo governorship election it would not be associated with such…
June 12: Obaseki applauds Nigeria’s indomitable spirit
The governor hailed the resolve of Nigerians to work collectively for the advancement of democratic ideals.
Dokpesi was a worthy ambassador of Edo State, says Obaseki
Obaseki noted that Dokpesi established the Africa Independent Television (AIT), which recorded many firsts in the broadcasting business, becoming Nigeria’s…
Obaseki votes, blames ‘extreme security’ measure for low turnout
Governor Obaseki who was accompanied by his wife, Betsy, noted that the entire Benin City is under total lock down.
Why my government ran into hitches with powers that be – Obaseki
Those in attendance were made up of different youth groups as well as the leadership of the various students’ unions,…
ICYMI: Gov. Obaseki orders immediate arrest of Oshiomhole
In response, Oshiomhole's spokesperson, Victor Oshioke, refuted the accusation, saying Oshiomhole is too busy campaigning for the APC presidential candidate…
Edo govt to key into FG’s cashless policy effective March 1 – Obaseki
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has hinted that effective March 1, 2023, the state government will…
Obaseki signs N321.4bn 2023 Edo appropriation bill into law
Obaseki, while before signing the bill at the Government House, in Benin City, said most of the projects in the…
Governance to take backseat while I campaign for Atiku – Obaseki
Obaseki who described Edo as the home of PDP, urged members to join hands with Atiku Abubakar to rescue the…
3 Edo administrators suspended for allowing movement of heavy-duty vehicles
They were suspended because they refused government’s directive instructing them not to allow heavy-duty vehicles to pass through their areas,…
Why Edo remains cradle of culture, innovation, creativity in Africa – Obaseki
Obaseki said Edo is developing systems and infrastructure and is taking advantage of its unique opportunity in terms of location…
Gov. Obaseki inaugurates Special Police Unit in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated a Special Police Unit to check the activities of land grabbers in…
Obaseki debunks owing salaries, slams BudgIT over report
BudgIT's report was described as unfortunate as not only are state workers paid as and when due but also enjoy…
(ICYMI) Obaseki set to recruit Forest Police to tackle insecurity
Obaseki held similar meetings with stakeholders in Edo North and Edo Central senatorial districts earlier to review security strategies and…
Edo to launch resident Identity card – Obaseki
All persons residing in Edo will be registered and given an identity card which will be linked to their bank…
Nigerian Observer: No plans to lay off staff, says Obaseki
However, he noted that those who cannot be retrained in digital media will be redeployed to other ministries of government.
#OsunDecides: Obaseki congratulates Adeleke
According to Obaseki, Adeleke's victory has fired the PDP up to "go into the 2023 general elections to win".
Man of vision and courage: Obaseki celebrated by PDP
PDP noted with pride, that Gov. Obaseki’s landmark development projects included the Modular Refinery Project, the Gelegele Seaport Project, and…
Shaibu takes over in Edo as Obaseki proceeds on vacation
Obaseki also wrote to the Edo Assembly, to intimate the house of the development in accordance with constitutional requirements.
Obaseki meets U.S. trade delegation, expects $3.2billion investment
Governor Godwin Obaseki, who received members of the team, said his government was working towards making Edo the economic and…
Obaseki gives tough job to Lucky Igbinedion
Obaseki said at the inauguration that the move was to avoid the possible defeat of the PDP in the state…
ASUU drags Obaseki to court over suspension of union activities
The ASUU legal tussle is coming one week after the Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, announced government’s decision…
Uwaila: Obaseki slams police over failure to solve murder riddle 2 years after
Uwaila, a 22-year-old 100-level Microbiology student of University of Benin (UNIBEN), was murdered in June, 2020, inside a church in…
Obaseki blames ASUU strike for increased drug abuse
Obaseki noted that Edo state recorded 19 drug abuse cases in February, 34 cases in March and 23 cases in…
Shun politics of bitterness: Obaseki tells PDP leaders
According to him, the people should not be their own opponents but work together to achieve a common goal.
Obaseki hails Edo workers, to sustain improved welfare
Obaseki in a statement to mark the 2022 Workers' Day, noted that the workers' diligence is largely responsible for the…
Obaseki inaugurates Edo Assembly Commission
He urged them to use their wealth of experience acquired in the past to execute his administrative reforms.
Obaseki inaugurates Edo Electoral Commission
Obaseki said that the board was expected to organise a free, fair and credible election in the state.