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  • Obaseki’s spokesman threatens The Nation’s reporter

    Obaseki’s spokesman threatens The Nation’s reporter

    The special adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, Crusoe Osagie, on Friday, July 26, threatened to recommend The Nation‘s political correspondent, Tony Akowe for sack.

    He alleged that Akowe was not professional in reporting the comments made by the INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu while appearing before the National Assembly joint Committee on Electoral Matters on Thursday, July 25.

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    The Nation had reported that the commission’s chairman expressed concern about the alleged deployment of the Edo State Security Network to disrupt the September 21 governorship elections in the state.

    Read Also: INEC raises alarm over alleged plot to use ESSN operatives to disrupt Edo elections

    In a telephone conversation at about 12.21 on Friday, Osagie claimed to have called the commission and was told that the INEC chairman never mentioned the Edo State Security Network during his presentation.

    He asked: “Did the INEC mention the Edo State Security Network during the presentation?

    When told to put up a rejoinder if he was convinced that INEC did not mention the ESSN, he said: “I will not write a rejoinder. I am going to recommend that you be sacked because you are not professional in your reporting.”

  • Edo pays workers April salary ahead of Easter celebration

    The Edo State Government on Tuesday paid workers salary for the month of April, ahead of the Easter celebration, which commences on Friday.

    In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, said the state government’s decision to pay workers mid-way into the month well ahead of the usual 26th day of the month payday, was informed by the need to make funds available for workers to celebrate the Easter festivities with their family and friends.

    Checks showed that government workers received salary alerts for April before the close of business on Tuesday.

    The governor’s aide said: “Edo State Government wants workers to have money at their disposal for the celebration. This buttresses the government’s commitment to the welfare of workers in the state through timely payment of salary and other entitlements.”

    Read Also: Appeal court sacks Edo APC Rep candidate

    “Workers with the Edo State Government can begin their shopping for Easter well ahead of time. The Easter celebration commences on Good Friday till Easter Monday,” he added.

    Osagie said the state government will not relent in implementing worker-friendly reforms to reinvigorate the state civil service. “Some of the novel initiatives include world-class training for workers, revamp of their work environment, timely payment of salary and the migration of operations from analogue to digital platforms for efficiency,” he added.

  • Edo holds thanksgiving service for elected APC candidates

    The Edo State Government will on Friday lead the newly elected candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to an interdenominational thanksgiving service, following the successful outing of the party in the general elections.

    Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, said the event will hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia College, formerly New Era College, in Benin City, the state capital.

    According to the governor’s aide, “The essence of the service is to thank God for the successful conduct of the general elections and the overwhelming victories of our party, the APC.

    READ ALSO: Edo commits N100m to deepen basic health care reforms

    “We are thanking God for the violence-free electoral process that produced the various candidates of the party in the state.”Osagie added: “The governor is particularly delighted at the massive turnout of voters, especially in the House of Assembly election and the resulting dominance of the APC, after his grassroots campaigns.

    “We are calling on all Edo people and residents, leaders of our great party and our teeming members and supporters to come to Samuel Ogbemudia College, formerly New Era College, on Friday, March 22, 2019 by 10am, to give thanks to God for his abundant grace upon our state.

    “He maintained that unlike other parts of the country, where violence and in some cases, deaths, characterised the elections, “the elections in Edo State were peaceful and without the loss of life.”

  • Afuze Attack: Edo Police arrest culprits

    Following the marching order to the Edo State Police Command by the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to fish out the culprits in the massacre of Police officers in Afuze Divisional Police Headquarters, the Police will on Monday, March 18, parade the suspected killers.

    In a statement by Special Adviser to the State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, the state government said that a proper briefing of the operation that led to the arrest of the suspected killers will be given during the parade.

    According to him, “It is a bit of closure that the police has apprehended some of those suspected to have attacked the police station. Though we hear a good number of the suspects have been apprehended, we hope to get more information when the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Danmallam briefs the press tomorrow.”

    He said that the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration is committed to protecting lives and property in the state and would never allow criminals have a free reign in the state.

    “The state government is committed to the security of Edo people and residents in the state. The incident in Afuze is condemnable and we commiserate with the affected families. We also hope that the speed at which the suspected culprits were arrested will bring some closure to the families, even as we await the full briefing from the police commissioner.”

    Recall that a gang of criminals attacked the Afuze Divisional Police Headquarters, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo, killing the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and three other officers on duty.

    The governor gave a directive immediately for the killers to be unraveled.

     

     

  • Lagos Building Collapse: Obaseki commiserates with affected families

    Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with families of victims, the Lagos State Government and people over the collapse of a four-storey building in Ita Faji axis of Lagos Island.

    In a statement by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, the governor said the incident and the attendant deaths are regrettable and a huge loss to the country, wishing the survivors quick recovery.

    He noted, “On behalf of the government and people of Edo State, I commiserate with the state government and people of Lagos State, over the tragic building collapse. The deaths as a result of the incident are regrettable, and one can only imagine the trauma the survivors are going through. I pray that God gives the families of the victims the fortitude to bear the loss.

    Read Also: Groups laud Obaseki for leading Edo APC to victory

    “To the survivors of the collapsed building, I wish them quick recovery. I also extend heartfelt condolences to the governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on the terrible incident.”

    Obaseki said that the incident once again brings to the fore the need for strict regulatory measures, effective monitoring and efficient implementation of safety guidelines in the building construction sector.

    He said there is a need for Nigerians to support governments across all levels in ensuring that buildings are constructed in line with regulatory guidelines and safety measures put in place to avoid casualties in such incidents.

  • FG/World Bank to empower 54,000 women in Edo

    Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State has said that at least 54,000 Edo women are to benefit from the Federal Government World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Project (NWP).

    A statement by Obaseki’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Mr Crusoe Osagie on Thursday, quoted the governor as saying that the would-be beneficiaries of the pilot phase would be drawn from the three senatorial districts in the state.

    Obaseki, who was speaking at the inauguration of the State Steering Committee and State Technical Committee of NWP in Benin, said that the project was being supported by the World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Government.

    In the pilot phase, the project is expected to empower women in Edo, Ogun, Niger, Taraba, Abia, and Kebbi states.

    Read Also: Obaseki calls for global network on women empowerment

    The governor commended the programme, saying that his administration was committed to bridging the economic and social gaps existing between the male and female genders in the state.

    “We are addressing all forms of gender gaps, which have promoted extreme poverty in the state.

    “So much is being done to ensure that women are empowered with relevant skills, which will make them more useful and self reliant in a highly competitive world,” he said.

    According to Obaseki, empowering women will have a multiplier effect on the nation’s economy and poverty reduction.

    The governor, who said that the project needed to be data-based, called on the steering and technical committees for the project to come up with the best possible modalities that would guarantee successful execution of the project.

    “We need to come up with specific action plans and monitoring mechanism so we can measure outcomes,” he added.

    He said that Ward Development Committees should be part of the screening process for the beneficiaries of the project to allow for fair representation.

    In her remark, Mrs Magdalene Ohenhen, the state’s Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development, said that the ministry was passionate about the project.

    Ohenhen, therefore, assured the governor and other stakeholders of a successful implementation of the project.

    She said that the governor’s resolve and commitment to mainstreaming women into governance in the state made it possible for Edo to be part of the Nigeria for women project.

    NAN

  • Obaseki appreciates Edo voters for increasing acceptance of APC

    Following the outcome of the presidential elections in the state, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed appreciation to Edo people for the growing acceptance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Presidential and National Assembly elections.

    In a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, the governor said that the state’s performance in the 2019 election is an improvement on its performance in the 2015 elections.

    According to him, “With the results out, it is obvious that there is a growing acceptance of the APC in the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state. The margins show that we have considerably closed the gap here. The outcome of the polls turned out to be better than the previous one held in the state in 2015.

    Read Also: Obaseki’s aide urges INEC to embrace ICT

    The governor’s aide said that a comparison of the results shows that in 2019, PDP polled 275,691, and the APC got 267,842; while in 2015, the PDP scored 286,869 against APC’s 208,469 in the presidential election.

    “In 2015, the margin of defeat was 78400 votes, but in 2019, it dropped by 90 per cent to 7849 votes. This is a considerable improvement on the party’s performance,” he added.

    He assured that a better feat will be recorded in the March 9 gubernatorial and house of assembly elections. He said the state government is growing towards a people-oriented political culture, which bodes well for democracy.

    According to him, “We appreciate the people of Edo for coming out en masse to cast their votes and for aligning with the vision of returning President Muhammadu Buhari, and we wish to congratulate them for the party’s strong showing.”

     

  • Polls: We did well, says Obaseki

    Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the All Progressives Congress did well in the state when compared to results of the 2015 general elections.

    In last Saturday’s general elections, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party won two seats in the Senate and four House of Representatives seats while the APC won a seat in the Senate and five seats in the House of Representatives.

    Governor Obaseki who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr.

    said he appreciated Edo people for the growing acceptance of the APC in Presidential and National Assembly elections.

    Obaseki however assured that the APC  would record better results in the March 9 gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections.

    According to him, “With the results out, it is obvious that there is a growing acceptance of the APC in the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state. The margins show that we have considerably closed the gap here. The outcome of the polls turned out to be better than the previous one held in the state in 2015.

    Read Also: Obaseki votes, hails peaceful polls

    “A comparison of the results shows that in 2019, PDP polled 275,691, and the APC got 267,842; while in 2015, the PDP scored 286,869 against APC’s 208,469 in the presidential election.

    “In 2015, the margin of defeat was 78400 votes, but in 2019, it dropped by 90 per cent to 7849 votes. This is a considerable improvement on the party’s performance.

    “We appreciate the people of Edo for coming out en masse to cast their votes and for aligning with the vision of returning President Muhammadu Buhari, and we wish to congratulate them for the party’s strong showing.”

  • Obaseki urges timely remodeling of 230 public schools

    With work progressing on a large number of the 230 primary schools marked for remodelling by his administration, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has charged contractors handling the rehabilitation work on timely completion of the projects to provide conducive learning environment for pupils in the state.

    In a statement by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, the governor said that the state government is committed to providing serene, conducive learning environment for the pupils in line with the infrastructure renewal component of the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (Edo-BEST) programme.

    The rehabilitation of public primary schools is a cardinal part of the Edo-BEST programme which will ensure that the new system of Information Communication Technology (ICT)-based teaching and learning in primary schools is conducted in a sane environment.

    The governor’s aide said construction work is progressing in Edokpokor, Igbesanmwan, Eweka, Evbuotubu, Ugbiyokho, Imasabor, Okhoro primary schools.

    Read Also: Obaseki votes, hails peaceful polls

    Others are Oba Ewuare, Osunde, Amegor primary schools as well as Obe Primary School, in Sabongidda-Ora, Owan West Local Government of the state.

    According to him, “The governor has given a marching order to the contractors to deliver quality work. He has just urged them to ensure that they deliver the job in good time so that the pupils can learn in a safe, habitable environment.

    “The renovation work which cuts across different parts of the state will see us having primary schools that we can be proud of.

    “Another critical reason why these schools are being remodeled is for them to complement the other reforms in the basic education sub-sector. So, with this, teachers will now teach in proper classrooms and the children, who will now learn in more comfortable classes, will be the better for it.”

     

  • Obaseki orders payment of February salary to Edo workers

    The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, ordered the immediate payment of February salary to workers in the state, ahead of the February 23 general elections.

    Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, disclosed this in a statement in Benin City, Edo State capital.

    Osagie said the governor’s decision to pay workers well ahead of the usual 26th day of the month, when salaries are usually paid in Edo State, was informed by the need to cushion the effect of the rescheduled elections and also provide support for those who will have to travel to their various voting centres to participate in the general elections holding on Saturday, February 23.

    He said the governor was aware that the rescheduled polls disrupted a lot of plans of residents and may have left many stranded, noting, “This is why he has decided to pay them earlier than the 26th day of the month, which is the payday for government workers in the state. Among other things, this gesture will enable them to travel to their various local government areas and fully participate in the February 23 general elections.”

    He added, “Edo workers will get their February salaries before the close of business today, Thursday, February 21, 2019. There is no denying that Governor Obaseki is committed to the welfare of workers in the state, and this amplifies this stance.”