Tag: Governor Godwin Obaseki
Protest in Benin over Obaseki’s sack of 513 workers
One of the protesters, and former Paralympian, Patience Igbiti, said, “I have been here for over 20 years as permanent…
Edo APC to Obaseki: Not yet time for self-adulation
By Jethro Ibileke The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has contended Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s assessment of…
Obaseki approves salaries for newly recruited teachers
Obaseki said the recruitment of the young, vibrant, professional and aspiring teaching personnel was a response to the teacher's gap…
Obaseki sends disability rights bill, 4 others to Edo Assembly
The bills include the Disability Rights Bill which seeks to end all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities.
Dep. Gov. Shaibu reveals why he may turn against Obaseki
Shaibu also blamed Oshiomhole for the anomaly of 10-member 7th Assembly in the State, also accused him of setting the…
Adult education: Obaseki mulls evening, weekend classes in Edo
Obaseki also gave assurances of his administration’s commitment to the welfare of teachers in the state, as well as strengthening…
Edo to introduce bye-laws to check recklessness among drivers
Obaseki said "Traffic is a major issue for us in the city. We are working very hard with experts on…
Tipper Drivers/DSS clash: Obaseki sues for peace
The governor apologized to Edo residents over a tedious traffic jam in the state capital, Benin City, on Tuesday.
Obaseki nominates Nehikhare, 6 others as commissioners
The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, in a statement on Thursday, said the names of the commissioner-nominees have…
Obaseki: ‘No president can change Nigeria’
“Nigeria has passed that stage. It is only strong institutions, systems and processes that can change Nigeria; there can't be…
Obaseki: No more politics of stomach infrastructure in Edo
Obaseki urged urged politicians to represent and speak for the people who voted them into power, rather than any godfather.
Obaseki signs Edo N222.6bn 2022 appropriation bill into law
The budget was increased by N8.4 billion from the N214.2 billion initially presented to the Assembly by Obaseki,
Edo government loans LGAs N850m to pay Dec salaries
Local governments in Edo state have been unable to pay December salaries and pension to workers and pensioners due to…
Lack of trust, government’s greatest challenge – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Monday said that one of the greatest challenges that the government face, is a lack of…
Obaseki presents vehicles, motorcycles to security agencies
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Friday presented 50 patrol vehicles and 60 motorbikes to security agencies in the State.
Obaseki warns over dependence on imported goods
"The price of imported items will keep going up and many more Nigerians will not be able to afford these,”…
Obaseki denies allotting Edo govt’s land to himself
He stated that all lands acquired by the Edo Government are targeted at creating employment and improving the livelihoods of…
Obaseki gifts house, N1m to outstanding Edo teacher
Mrs. Benedicta Idele emerged as the first runner-up in the 2020 Maltina Teacher of the Year Award,
Obaseki: I’m saddened by Lucky Igbinedion mother’s death
Madam Maria Oredola Igbinedion was allegedly strangled last Thursday by her house maid
Obaseki orders repairs of Federal-abandoned Benin-Sapele highway
Protesters had barricaded the road for some days over its poor state, which, they said, had brought hardship to users.
Obaseki assures new UNIBEN Chancellor of support
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki has charged the newly appointed Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), HRM Orcivirigh…
Edo to install 200km of streets lights – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the government plans to install over 200 kilometres of street lights to light up…
Obaseki immortalizes legendary musician Victor Uwaifo
Obaseki said the creative hub in Benin, that it would help Edo youths to harness their entertainment potentials.
Obaseki, former governors neglected us – Ijaw communities in Edo
Aside infrastructural development, the Ijaws in Edo says they are seldom considered for political appointment or elective positions.
#EndSARS: Edo promises N190m compensation to victims
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that his administration had agreed to comply with the recommendations of the…
Obaseki’s supporters stranded, like political herdsmen in PDP – Idahosa
By Jethro Ibileke A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo state, Mr. Charles Idahosa, has said that those…
Edo APC chair attacks Gov. Obaseki
Edo APC Chairman said he would soon make details of irregularities by the Obaseki administration public.
APC chairman to Obaseki: You are a dictator
State Chairman of APC, Col. David Imuse (rtd), accused Obaseki and the PDP of running a government with massive irregularities.
Obaseki names Edo Creative Hub after Victor Uwaifo
Obaseki noted that the hub will “promote creativity in Edo.
Obaseki: What I discussed with Buhari in Aso Rock
Obaseki said the state government is yet to promulgate a law banning open grazing because it sees the venture as…