Tag: Edo

The Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of N799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, up from the initial N675.220 billion. The adjustment represents an increase of about N125 billion (18%). The approval came after an emergency executive meeting held on Monday, September 29, 2025, and presided over by the Chairman-in-Council […]

The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the establishment of the Ecological Funding and Management Commission to provide a legal and institutional framework for promoting sustainable environmental management in Edo State. This landmark initiative will ensure transparent and accountable mobilization […]

The Edo State Government announces that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the establishment of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission. The Commission will serve as the central regulatory authority for all lottery, gaming, and related activities within the State. Its key objectives include: To pioneer the Commission’s affairs, His […]

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 Arase, who passed away at the age of 69, is being remembered not only for his outstanding service to the Nigeria […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the ongoing Sapele Road reconstruction project on schedule, following an inspection tour of key flood control facilities and adjoining road networks in Benin City. The reconstruction of Sapele Road—an important Federal Government road linking the entire South-South zone—is being fully funded by […]

The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a revered elder statesman and former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Mr. Parry Benjamin Osayande, CFR. Governor Okpebholo extends heartfelt condolences to the Osayande family, the Benin Kingdom, and the entire people of Edo State […]

Security operatives in Edo State have dismantled five suspected kidnappers’ camps in Edo North following a coordinated operation that led to a gun battle deep inside Ekeke Erah Forest, Owan East Local Government Area. The exercise, carried out by the Special Security Squad codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, was coordinated by the Principal […]