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It was jubilation in Orhionmwon Local Government Area on Monday as the Senator representing Edo South, Neda Imasuen, officially flagged off the construction of the two-kilometre Irohkin–Abudu road linking Evbomede 1 and 2 and Iguiya communities in Orhionmwon local government area of  Edo State. The project, expected to be completed by December 2025, is designed to ease transportation, enhance access to markets, and boost economic activities in the agrarian community.  Speaking at the ground-breaking, Senator Imasuen, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, said the road was a deliberate intervention to tackle rural neglect.  The road is expected to cover a stretch from Irokhin to Ogan communities which is over three kilometres. “The reason why we brought this project to the community is because of the apparent neglect of our rural areas. Rural–city migration happens largely because development does not reach our people. This road will c...

It was jubilation in Orhionmwon Local Government Area on Monday as the Senator representing Edo South, Neda Imasuen, officially flagged off the construction of the two-kilometre Irohkin–Abudu road   linking Evbomede 1 and 2 and Iguiya communities in Orhionmwon local government area of  Edo State. The project, expected to be completed by December 2025, is designed to ease transportation, enhance access to markets, and boost economic activities in the agrarian community.  Speaking at the ground-breaking, Senator Imasuen, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, said the road was a deliberate intervention to tackle rural neglect.  The road is expected to cover a stretch from Irokhin to Ogan communities which is over three kilometres. “The reason why we brought this project to the community is because of the apparent neglect of our rural areas. Rural–city migration happens largely because development does not reach our people. This...

The Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has honoured the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, with Royal gifts, following the governor's recent birthday anniversary. Presenting the gifts to Governor Okpebholo on behalf of the First Class Monarch on Monday at the Government House in Benin, Princess (Mrs.) Ikuoyemwen Aimiuwu Ewuare, the oba's eldest daughter said the gift was meant to celebrate the governor. Princess Aimiuwu extended her father's (Oba Ewuare II) blessings and birthday wishes to the governor. "I am pleased to be here today on behalf of my father to present to you a wonderful birthday gift to celebrate your birthday. "Happy birthday again. Long life and prosperity to you", she said. Responding to the gesture of the Oba, Governor Okpebholo, expressed deep appreciation for the royal gift, describing it as symbolic. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the Benin throne and the development of the state  He said: "We...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the prudent and effective use of public resources, as the construction of the first-ever flyover in Edo State at Ramat Park reaches 60 percent completion.  The Governor who made this  statement while inspecting the project  expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far and assured residents that the funds allocated to the State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration are being put to good use in delivering meaningful and people-oriented infrastructure. Governor Okpebholo said: "This is the project we are doing with the money given to us by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and it shows the Renewed administration of Renewed Hope Agenda is working. We will continue to support the contractors and ensure that they deliver the quality project to improve the lives of Edo people. "The money is working for Edo people. We want the project completed at a record time to show Edo p...

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Egiator Arase (Rtd) at his residence in Benin City.  The late IGP, who passed away recently at the age of 69, is being remembered not only for his distinguished service to Nigeria’s Police Force, but also for his critical role in Governor Okpebholo’s political journey. The  Governor who reflected  on their relationship  described the late Arase as a key figure in his journey to becoming Governor.  The Governor recalled emotionally, “When I first decided to pursue the governorship of Edo State, the very first person I went to see was Arase. I came to his house late at night with General Cecil Isekhaigbe, and we talked. He listened to me patiently. At the end of the conversation, he told me he would support my ambition.”  He added: “To show his support, he said he would take me to meet the Oba of Benin the following we...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has unveiled a comprehensive and transformative roadmap for education, reflecting the administration’s commitment to providing every child with access to quality, future-ready learning opportunities. This was made known in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor Mr Fred Itua in Benin City on Tuesday. The governor's education reforms which are being spearheaded by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu said the reform agenda is a deliberate and holistic strategy designed to reposition education as the foundation of Edo’s long-term development. The commissioner said the  administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is addressing decades of decay across the education sector with unprecedented reforms, while dilapidated schools are being rebuilt into modern learning centres equipped with STEM laboratories, functional classrooms, sanitation facilities, and teaching aids.  He added that through the “EduRes...