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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Okpebholo: Confounding Doubters, Redefining Leadership In Edo By Fred Itua
As I set out to pen this piece on this serene Sunday afternoon, my mind is drawn to the profound epistle of Apostle Paul to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 1:27-29: “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That…
Read MoreAccolades For Gov Okpebholo, As Residents Celebrate Security Reforms, Safest Yuletide In A Decade
Residents across Edo State have commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his security reforms, describing the 2024 Yuletide season as the safest in nearly a decade. The accolades came when residents assessed the Governor’s first 60 days in office as contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Fred Itua and made available to journalists. The residents highlighted the Governor’s firm stance against cultism and thuggery, which they credited with ending inter-cult wars that had claimed over 100 lives between September and early November 2024. Speaking…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Inspects Schools, Frowns At Deplorable Conditions Of Facilities
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.…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Approves Free Rides For Edo people In Three Senatorial Districts
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…
Read MoreData Breach: Gov Okpebholo Orders Urgent Review Of Edo e-Governance Platform
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…
Read MoreWe’ll Chase Criminals Out Of Edo – Gov Okpebholo
…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…
Read MoreAssets Verification: Gov Okpebholo Set Up 14-man Panel To Probe Obaseki
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-…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Suspends Recruitment Into State Civil Service
■Orders review of employments executed since May 2024 ■Accuses heads of MDAs of ongoing clandestine recruitment By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension of recruitment into the State’s civil service until further notice. The Governor has also ordered for a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises carried out by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May-November 2024. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fred Itua and made available to journalists on Friday. In a communication notice signed…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo: The Promise Keeper, Breaking The Yoke Of Retrogression
By Fred Itua Within 10 days of his swearing in on November 12, 2024, Governor Monday Okpebholo has proven himself capable of administering a complex and multicultural environment like Edo State without getting distracted by darts thrown at him by either Fifth Columnists or partisans who would rather that the status quo remained. In his inaugural address, Governor Okpebholo had unveiled a 5-point agenda, which he said was not mere rhetorics but points that are measurable and have specific timelines. The agenda, which is all about the people of Edo,…
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