... visits Gov. Uzodinma in Imo Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has advocated for a healthy competition among State Governors as a panacea for the current developmental challenges facing the country. Governor Okpebholo stated this at the weekend, when he visited his counterpart in Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma. During the meeting with the Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, Uzodinma, Okpebholo stressed the need for Governors  to pay working visits to other States to compare notes and see the progress being made. He said the aim is not only to replicate the same but to surpass them in their home States.  Governor Okpebholo stressed that such visits could ignite a healthy competition that would spiral massive development across the country to the benefit of the people. According to Governor Okpebholo, “most times, sitting back in your comfort zone or State, you assume you are doing great. More so, when you are in a State where nothing tangible has been ach...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, for the restart of the 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC). This was contained in a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor- Fred Itua  An excited Governor Okpebholo stated that the restoration of the Warri refinery marks a turnaround in the nation’s petroleum sector. Governor Okpebholo hailed President Tinubu for his reform in the sector, which he said has started yielding positive results for the advancement of the economy and called on Nigerians to support him.  “With the Warri, Port Harcourt and Dangote refineries working simultaneously, there is hope that the petroleum sector is taking a new turn. “I want to join other numerous Nigerians to congratulate President Tinubu and the NNPCL under Mele Kyari for successfully reviving the Warri Refinery. “For me, t...

….."When you solve food crisis, you’ve addressed health, education challenges" By Isaac Eranga, Journalists for Peace Network  The governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo can go a step further in his bid to making the state a food basket in the South South region, by making it compulsory for every school in the state to own its farm, as this can form part of his ambitious N70 Billion agricultural budget for the year 2025.  This advised was offered by an Oxford and Cambridge University-trained entrepreneurship, leadership and sustainability expert, Mr. John Mayaki while appreciating the importance the state governor placed on agriculture on its 2025 budget.  Mayaki said, “if agriculture is part of our school curriculum, it should be taught not just in theory but with strong emphasis on practical engagement and this comes with far-reaching benefits.  “I have said this on several occasions that you cannot have a Professor of Agric science who does not own a farm...

The Governor of Edo State- Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the renaming of Edo State University, Uzairue, to its initial name, Edo University, Iyamho. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government- Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq.  According to the statement, all documentations in respect of the Institution henceforth shall reflect the above change. It could be recalled that the name of the Ivory Tower was changed from Edo University, Iyamho to Edo State University, Uzairue by the immediate past governor- Mr. Godwin Obaseki during his second term of office.

By Isaac Eranga, Journalists for Peace Network  In a bid towards ensuring sustainable development in Edo State in 2025, the Partners for Peace in the Niger Delta (P4P), Edo State chapter, has called on Edo State government and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to invest more on peacebuilding activities. This, according to the foremost peacebuilding organisation in the Niger Delta will help curb the ugly situation of insecurity and fear of engaging in meaningful activities in the State.  This call was made by Edo State Coordinator of P4P,  Engr Eugene Okoeguale while addressing newsmen in Benin city. He said peace is a purveyor of development.  According to Eugene Okoeguale, the State can only achieve sustainable development goals in an environment of peace. He however commended the State governor- Senator Monday Okpebholo for the pragmatic measures taken so far in progressively moving the State forward, especially in curbing insecurity and putting a stop to the ince...

... In 2025, we will do more for Edo people- Gov. Okpebholo  By Isaac Eranga  Former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has scored Governor Monday Okpebholo high on his first one month in office, saying that he has set a new record in the history of governance in the State. Senator Oshiomhole gave the assessment on Thursday while speaking to newsmen at his residence in Iyamho, Estako West LGA of Edo State. Expressing satisfaction with Governor Okpebholo’s pragmatic approach to governance, Oshiomhole expressed joy that Edo people can now experience true and practical governance after eight years of Obaseki’s rhetoric and MOUs. Oshiomhole said: “We have in the history of Edo, for the first time, a Governor who started making appointments from the first day in office. No day, no minute, no seconds is lost. He has also made a number of profound decisions within these few days in office. “Everyone in Edo is a witness to the fact that the Governor from day one kicked t...

By Isaac Eranga, Journalists for Peace Network  In a bid to ensuring adequate security coverage for businesses in Edo State, members of Business and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BHSF) recently met with Edo State Commissioner of Police- CP Umoru P. Ozigi at the State Police Headquarters in Benin City. Speaking, the President of BHSF and Chief Executive Officer of Canada World Conglomerate and Resort - Chief Bishop, Dr. Omogiade Edokpolo congratulated the CP on his assumption of office and thanked him for his effort so far made in preventing crimes in the State, especially the incessant gang killings and harmaside  that have ravaged Benin, the capital city of Edo State before his arrival as CP. He said since the arrival of the new CP, Edo people now sleep with their two eyes closed. He however called for more effort in protecting business owners and their businesses in the State especially when it comes to land grabbing and police harassment.  "Prior to your arrival Mr. CP...