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.