Comrade Festus Alenkhe The Pan-African Online Journalists Association (POJA) has described as monumental the victory of Comrade Festus Alenkhe in the just concluded Edo NUJ election where he emerged as Chairman elect. This was contained in a statement signed by the President- Dr. Isaac Eranga.  According to Dr. Eranga, the victory was as a result of his hard work and commitment towards developing the journalism profession in Edo State. According to him, "Alenkhe has succeeded in carving out a nitch for himself, thereby making his name an household name in Edo State. "POJA will be on ground to assist the newly elected  NUJ Exco in the area of training and sourcing for scholarships abroad for members.  "We also use this medium to congratulate the other elected  executives for the victory well deserved. We urged them to support Comrade Festus Alenkhe in moving the Edo NUJ forward. The Secretary elect, Comrade Andy Egbon is a man reputed for honestly, integ...

Crusoe Osagie writers and t that Ikhide’s tirade against the Edo State governor is unfortunate. Serial rabble rouser without much substance, Erasmus Ikhide, has taken a complete detour. He used to try to mask his unfair, vicious attacks on Governor Godwin Obaseki, without developmental criticism, asking for more infrastructure, roads and education reforms. Alas, in his latest retort to the governor, he has come full circle to show that the attacks have nothing to do with seeking more development for Edo State but purely borne out of personal hatred for Obaseki, which is derived partly from his belief that it was Obaseki who destroyed the political career of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. According to Ikhide, Obaseki “destroyed his (Oshiomhole’s) political career totally.” The other half of Ikhide’s hatred for the governor is apparently derived from the fact that his proposal to Obaseki’s media team to offer his gun for hire was politely turned down. Since then, he has run amok dreaming, thi...

By Isaac Eranga Benin City: As part of effort in ensuring gender balance in the  educational system of Edo State, the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) recently held a step-down training workshop in Benin City. Speaking, the workshop facilitator, Comrade Ufuoma Akpobi, said the objectives of the training workshop which attracted representatives of different civil society organizations, include "strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations and staff on adaptive learning; encouraging the use of monitoring and evaluation feedback aimed at improving education service delivery and promoting girls education in States in Edo State, subsequently contributing to increase in enrollment. Other objectives according to Comrade Ufuoma Akpobi include "retention, completion and transition in basic and senior secondary schools with  focus on improved access to basic and secondary education which is central to the CSACEFA project; educating participants...

The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) has called on Nigerian government at all levels to consider girl child education when preparing their budgets.  CSACEFA made this call recently in Benin during an advocacy visit to the office of the Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Education. The Permanent Secretary was represented by Mr Isibor Idahosa. Speaking, leader of the delegation- Mrs Margaret Ibikwi said CSACEFA was a network of Civil Society Organisations and other line Ministries working on educational issues in Nigeria, with the mission of ensuring free qualitative and inclusive education for all. "Our visit here is to request for a copy of the Edo State Educational Sector Plan (ESP) in order for it to be reviewed while taking into consideration the issue of  gender sensitivity. The benefit of the ESP is that it brings about donor funding, and more awareness on gender based education. "To educate a girl child means to train her mind, chara...

By Our Correspondent 3rd from left is Mrs. Adegboyega, 2nd is Dr. Tom Aneni, and other's Benin City: In a bid to curbing the incessant increase in the rate of typhoid fever in Edo State, the state government has assured the residents, of clean and affordable water.  This was revealed by the Managing Director of Edo State Urban Water Corporation- Mrs. Rose Adegboyega, when representatives of Network for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN), Edo State chapter paid her a courtesy visit Thursday November 25, 2021. She said the State government was ready to partner with NEWSAN in achieving clean and portable water for the populace.  "The governor has approved operational funds for the upgrade of facilities. We have been able to put our pumping station at Upper Sokponba on.  "There is increase rate of typhoid fever because people are building borehole s close to sucker-way. Our own is to sunk  industrial boreholes which could serve as source of drinking water, while individual bo...

By Isaac Eranga Benin City: In a bid to improving the skill set of members for better performance, the Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS), Edo State Chapter recently held a capacity workshop. Speaking, the State Secretary - Mr Wilson Ekhomogiazin said the training was to strengthen the leadership capacity of NRCS leaders in Benin. He commended the Edo State Governor- Mr Godwin Obaseki for the developmental  supports given to the Edo NRCS. Mr. Ekhomogiazin also extolled the leadership quality of the State Chairman- Comrade Festus Alenkhe.  "Comrade Festus Alenkhe has proven himself to be a role model when it comes to leadership. He has succeeded in attracting development to Edo Red Cross and has set a template for those coming after him to follow. I think it was his leadership prowess that qualified him for the position of Manager News- Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS)", he said. On his part, the Branch Communication Coordinator (BCC)- Oghenetejiri Ovwigho Ugbede called for proper...

By Isaac Eranga Bishop Dr Sunday Aigbefoh- Rector, Africa Theological Institute Benin City: The 2021/2022 academic session of the Africa Theological Institute (ATI), commences on November 13, 2021. This was disclosed in Benin City by the Rector of the institute- Bishop Dr. Sunday Aigbefoh. According to the Rector, ATI being the most affordable theological institute in Benin, was established to empower those that are being called by God academically and spiritualy, and it's located at 16, Oviasogie Street, opposite Ojo junction, off Uwasota road, Ugbowo, Benin City. He said the institute is divided into three faculties- Evangelism, Missions, and Theology. "The tuition fee is moderate and affordable even to the low-income earners. This is to encourage the called to pursue after knowledge in order for them to build their capacity about God. Without information, deformity is inevitable. "Our students are being trained to handle their Work of Ministry in the fear and tenets of...