Tag: Edo State

Okpebholo: 100 Days of Innovation, Restoration, Healing, Justice

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By Fred Itua Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended) is explicit in stating the primary duty of government. In Chapter 2, Section 14(2)(b), it states thus; “The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government”. Hence, there is no argument that security comes first before welfare because the latter cannot exist without the former. It is this clear understanding of his mandate that made His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo to immediately take steps to secure the peace on assumption of office. On assumption on November 12,…

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100 Days: Gov Okpebholo Promotes 8,476 Teachers in Edo

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In a defining move as part of his first 100 days in office, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a decisive directive to release the long-awaited promotion letters for 8,476 primary and junior secondary school teachers across the State’s 18 Local Government Areas. Executive Chairman of Edo State Universal Basic Education (Edo-SUBEB), Barr. Mrs Onomen Goodness Briggs, noted, “It is the commitment of Governor Monday Okpebholo to ensure that every teacher receives the recognition he or she deserves. By directing the release of these promotion letters, Governor Okpebholo is…

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Governor Okpebholo Is A Blessing To Edo State

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Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State has shown that he is a blessing to the State with his policy, appointments, flagging off roads construction in the three Senatorial districts and his love for the people of the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo has started working and fulfilling his five (5) points agenda that he promised the good people of the state since he took oath of office. In security, he has shown total commitment because he promised the people of Edo State that he will provide security and…

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Edo State Govt Reinstates Security Corps for Enhanced Safety and Security

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By Ebriku John Friday In a move to fortify the security architecture of Edo State, the government has lifted the suspension imposed on the Edo State Security Corps in September 2024. The decision made by the Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, marks a comprehensive shift in the state’s quest for enhanced safety and security. This was contained in a statement by Mr Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor and made available to journalists on Friday. The suspension, which was initiated by the Inspector General of Police…

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Gov Okpebholo Inspects Schools, Frowns At Deplorable Conditions Of Facilities

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By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, embarked on inspection of schools in the State, where he frowned at the dilapidated structures as well as the poor sanitary, security and learning conditions in the schools. The Governor who was accompanied on the tour by the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Paddy Iyamu and other top government functionaries, visited Eweka Primary School Obazagbon, Oroma Primary School Amagba; Amagba secondary school; and Uyiosa Primary School Uzebu; all in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.…

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Gov Okpebholo Approves Free Rides For Edo people In Three Senatorial Districts

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By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved free bus services for the people of the State, through the State-owned Edo City Transport Service (ECTS). The initiative is part of Governor Okpebholo administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”, contained in a statement by Mr Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. The free bus service which covers Benin metropolis and the three Senatorial districts of Edo State (Intra and Inter city routes), is part of the commitment of…

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Data Breach: Gov Okpebholo Orders Urgent Review Of Edo e-Governance Platform

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By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered an immediate review of the State’s electronic governance platform. The order was contained in a “Government Special Announcement,” dated 25th November 2024, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor and made available to journalists on Tuesday by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. According to the statement, the review became necessary following a discovery that the entire e-governance platform of Edo State Government is being run and operated from…

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Gov Okpebholo Dissolves Edo Local Government Service Commission

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By Ebriku John Friday As part of moves aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission. This development is part of Governor Okpebholo’s ongoing reforms designed to streamline government operations, ensure efficiency, and improve the overall performance of all public sector institutions within the State, Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor stated in a statement. Governor Okpebholo assured Edo citizens, members of the public, and staff of the…

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We’ll Chase Criminals Out Of Edo – Gov Okpebholo

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…Swears in new appointees By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace in the Heartbeat of the Nation. Governor Okpebholo said under his watch, criminals will not be allowed to get away with murder or disrupt the relative peace in the State. This was contained in a statement by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor and made available to journalists on Monday. Governor Okpebholo spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of…

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Assets Verification: Gov Okpebholo Set Up 14-man Panel To Probe Obaseki

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By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a 14-man State Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of Godwin Obaseki. Governor Okpebholo will inaugurate the Committee on Tuesday, the 26th of November, 2024, in Government House, Benin City, a statement by Mr Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said on Sunday. Members of the Committee include: Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe- Chairman, Anslem Ojezua- Deputy Chairman, Prince Kassim Afegbua- Member, Hon. Patrick Ikhariale- Member, Mr. Taiwo Akerele- Member, Hon. Patrick Idiake-…

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