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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a case for the re-opening of the Benin Depot, managed by the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas, Hon. Joseph Ugheoke, made the appeal during a visit to the office of the Area Manager, PPMC, in Warri, Delta State. According to the governor, “The re-opening of the Depot in Benin City, Edo State, will address the shortage of supply of petroleum products and ease the difficulty in accessing petroleum products in the state. “Edo State’s strategic…
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the immediate release of N100 million as first tranche payment for the procurement of four dialysis machines, ventilators, Personal Protective Equipment, drugs and other consumables required for the treatment of Lassa Fever patients. The governor has issued 24-hour procurement deadline. Obaseki’s order followed report of the rising number of Lassa Fever patients brought from across the country to the Institute of Lassa Fever Research and Control, in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Edo State, the only specialist facility for the treatment of the disease in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region. The governor directed his commissioner for…
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the goal of his administration in the next two years is to ensure that farmers in the State cultivate a minimum of 250,000 hectares of farmland. Obaseki said this on Saturday at the 13th Esan Economic Empowerment Workshop, with the theme: “Modernising Agri-business in Esan Land for Economic Empowerment,” organised by the Association of Esan Professionals. He explained that agriculture is at the centre of the economic reconstruction programme of the Federal Government as well as Edo State government due to the sector’s potential to create millions of jobs. “This initiative is…
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that the empowerment of the girl-child will mitigate her vulnerability in the society. Obaseki said this on the occasion to commemorate the United Nations International Day for the Girl-child, marked on October 11, each year. He said that “comprehensive education covering formal, informal and non-formal modes, for the girl-child will prepare her adequately for the challenges of a largely patriarchal society.” The governor explained that the All Progressives Congress-led government is fully committed to eliminating the hurdles and societal drawbacks hindering the full participation of the girl-child and women in general, in the…
The current Governor of Edo State was simply Godwin Obaseki over two decades earlier. A young investment banker at the forefront of his profession in Nigeria. At that time, he issued the Tolaram Group its first Commercial Paper, which allowed the company access to the finances required to develop and promote what is now arguably the biggest food brand in West Africa- Indomie. Godwin Obaseki would go on to achieve many firsts in his illustrious career as an Investment Banker before his call to public service. Today, His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, returns to the Tolaram Group’s head office in Singapore…
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has travelled to Indonesia to deepen his administration’s partnership with the Asian country, in a bid to revamp the agricultural sector and reposition the state as the oil palm capital of Nigeria. Speaking at the 101-year-old Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute in Medan, Indonesia, Obaseki said his administration was keen on diversifying the economy of Edo State by taking advantage of its oil palm industry. He stated that “with the present pace of research in the agricultural sector, oil palm can replace crude oil as a major source of food, industrial materials and energy.”…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has tasked charitable persons, governments, religious groups and other organisations to remember the people of Benue State and others in distress, as the world celebrates the International Day of Charity on the 5th of September. Obaseki said the scale of the crisis resulting from the flooding in parts of Benue State was beyond the power of the Benue State Government alone and urged global leaders, captains of various industries as well as religious leaders to mobilise resources for victims of the flood. “The International Day of Charity set aside by the United Nations reinforces our…
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with members of the Muslim community in the state, at the Government House, Benin City, with a call on them to live peacefully with members of other religions in the state. Obaseki who was represented by the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osaze Osemwegie-Ero, said the celebration was a moment for everyone to show brotherly love and coexist in harmony. He said the state government was ready to strengthen inter-faith relations in the state, noting that a peaceful atmosphere was necessary for government to achieve its objective…
The Vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo while opening a 60,000 Metric Tonnes Fertilizer Plant in Edo State has hailed Governor Godwin Obaseki’s effort at improving business environment. The Vice president has inaugurated the Edo Fertilizer Plant and Chemical Company Limited, a public, private venture which has the capacity to produce about 60,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer per annum. The Vice president who was accompanied by the ministers of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh; and Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, commended the foresight of the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, for creating the enabling business environment which…