Tag: Okpebholo
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Members of the Edo State Executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Jarret Tenebe as chairman, were yesterday returned unopposed for a second term of office by delegates from the 192 wards of the state. At the state congress held at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City and conducted by…
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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has reaffirmed his administration’s strategic partnership with the Nigerian Army in the ongoing fight against abductions and other criminal activities in the state. The governor made this known when he received the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Major General Nansak Danjuma Shagaya, alongside other senior…
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… As Gov targets statewide road upgrade as Works Commissioner inspects projects in Edo ABUJA — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has met with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), to advance plans for the proposed Edo Air initiative aimed at boosting air connectivity and economic activity in the…
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AUCHI: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has described Auchi Kingdom as peaceful and one of the most progressive communities in the state. Okpebholo made the remark at the 29th edition of the Auchi Day Celebration of Allah Most High, held in Auchi, the Headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State of…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general election, saying that “Edo is completely for Tinubu.” The endorsement was made on Friday during a high-profile meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Edo Central Senatorial District, which drew together key figures from…
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BENIN CITY – The newly inaugurated Edo State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Dr. Felix Akhabue, has pledged his full support for Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda, describing it as a visionary roadmap for sustainable development and improved quality of life across the state. Dr. Akhabue made the remarks when he officially assumed office at…
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BENIN CITY — The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has assured citizens that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is fully committed to exceeding public expectations through impactful governance, transparency, and sustainable development across all sectors. Speaking during a media briefing at Government House, Benin City, Idahosa reaffirmed the government’s determination…
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In a state where bad roads and failed projects often dominate public discourse, Governor Monday Okpebholo is steadily redefining the conversation around infrastructure in Edo State — from neglect to progress, and from potholes to purpose. The new administration’s approach, now widely described as the “Okpebholo Infrastructural Model,” is built on accountability, local capacity, and…
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The Edo State Government has launched a new Maternal and Newborn Health Innovation Initiative aimed at reducing preventable deaths among pregnant women and infants across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of Health in partnership with local and international health organizations, introduces digital monitoring tools, real-time data systems, and improved referral…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have been honoured with Distinguished Public Service and Leadership Awards by the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to governance, leadership, and public service. The awards were presented during UNIBEN’s 2025 Founder’s Day and 53rd Anniversary Lecture,…