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  • Obaseki’s Ward Devt. Committees: Expert lauds initiative

    The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s creation of ward development committees in identifying and providing tailored solutions to peculiar problems in rural communities in Edo State has been lauded as novel and a participatory approach to governance that will engender robust grassroots-driven development.

    The submission was made by a development expert in a chat with journalists in Benin, the Edo State capital.

    According to the expert, the development model will ensure that projects and development efforts by government “do not fly over the heads of the people, but align with their peculiar needs.”

    The development expert, who has done extensive work on development trends in Sub-Saharan Africa, Wilfred Aisosa, described the government’s Ward Development Committee as a bottom-to-top approach to governance, aimed at spreading developmental projects and improving the wellbeing of the people.

    He noted that governor Obaseki’s governance style would deepen people-centered development.

    “This is a new paradigm in governance, which I recommend for governments across all levels to adopt. Just like what we have seen Governor Obaseki doing, where instead of government imposing projects on people, the people are given the latitude through their representatives in the Ward Development Committees, to submit a list of felt needs.”

    He continued, “The only reason why development has remained elusive in most developing countries especially in Africa for decades, is simply because the people are not allowed to make input into projects executed for them.

    “So, what you end up doing is having projects here and there, which are not in line with the needs of the people.”

    Aisosa added that the approach adopted by the Edo State Government will take governance directly to people at the grassroots, “where the people themselves will decide on the projects they think will benefit them the most.

  • Obaseki commends EDHA for efficient resource use

    The Edo State Governor, Mr.  Godwin Obaseki, has commended the Edo State House of Assembly for the judicious use of its resources, which resulted in the facelift of the Anthony Enahoro Assembly Complex.

    The governor, who gave the commendation during an inspection visit to the Assembly complex in Benin City, the Edo State capital, said it was noteworthy that the renovation work was carried out through prudent resource management as no special fund was set aside for the exercise.

    Obaseki said, “I am happy with what I see here today. I am excited because special allocation or fund was not given for this renovation, but you did this from your regular allocation. I am pleased as the Assembly has properly utilised its fund. It shows you are prudent in spending.”

    He said politics is about public service and not self-interest, and expressed delight that the assembly complex is wearing a new look.

    Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto, who welcomed the governor and his entourage, acknowledged the massive infrastructural development in the state which he said has been extended to the parliament.

    He praised the governor for the beautiful and conducive environment in the assembly complex, as members and staff of the Assembly now spend more time in the office, in discharging their duties which has increased productivity.

    Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Roland Asoro, expressed appreciation to the governor for the visit, assuring that members of the legislative arm will key into the governor’s developmental programmes to transform Edo State.

     

  • Edo Procurement Agency trains officials on best practice

    To develop capacity and deepen reforms in local councils, the Edo State Public Procurement Agency is set to organise a workshop for principal officers in the 18 local government councils in the state.

    In a statement, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Edo State Public Procurement Agency, Henry Imogiemhe Idogun, said the workshop would equip local council officials with knowledge and tools for best practice in procurement, in line with the state government’s principles of transparency, accountability and discipline in management.

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    He said the workshop, themed Deepening Public Procurement Reforms in Edo State, will hold on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Festival Hall, Government House, in Benin City, Edo State capital.

    Noting that the workshop will set the template for effective contracting of companies for projects in the local government areas, he said, “The workshop will equip officials of local government councils with the relevant fundamentals of Public Procurement which will enable them carry out procurements in line with Edo State Procurement Law 2012.”

    He added that the workshop will entrench good procurement culture and practice in the state.

    The State Public Procurement Agency oversees the process by which public authorities, such as government departments including local government councils purchase work, goods or services from companies.

    Recall that a similar workshop was organised for top government functionaries in September last year by the agency, in an effort to ramp up compliance with the state’s Procurement Act.

  • Obaseki appoints One Special Adviser, 18 Special Assistants on Gender

    Obaseki appoints One Special Adviser, 18 Special Assistants on Gender

    The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of one Special Adviser and 18 Special Assistants on Gender, in pursuance of his administration’s policy designed to give the required attention to gender issues.

    Obaseki gave the approval for the appointment of the 19 aides on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

    According to the governor, “It is a deliberate policy to ensure that there is gender balance in my administration and that more women should participate in governance. These appointments are therefore geared towards the implementation of this policy.”

    The new appointees on gender issues are:

    Efosa Uyigue, Special Adviser on Gender, from Ovia North East LGA

    Ebikueluye Jessica Bose, Special Assistant, Gender from Esan Central LGA

    Christiana Ehidiame, Special Assistant, Gender from Esan North East

    Mrs Sarah Eluojierior, Special Assistant, Gender from Igueben

    Asuelimen Felicia Eyebe, Special Assistant, Gender from Esan South East

    Egboh Oseyi Jennifer, Special Assistant, Gender from Esan West

    Mrs Kate Igbinomwanhia, Special Assistant, Gender from Uhunmwode

    Aivenhenyor Victoria, Special Assistant, Gender from Ovia South West

    Gift Osaretin Osarose, Special Assistant, Gender from Ovia North East

    Mrs Regina Egbomeade, Special Assistant, Gender from Orhionmwon

    Mrs Ihaza Bose Orobosa, Special Assistant, Gender from Ikpoba-Okha

    Mrs Bose Erhabor, Special Assistant, Gender from Oredo

    Miminu Animat, Special Assistant, Gender from Owan East

    Gloria Baby Oarhe, Special Assistant, Gender from Owan West

    Cordilia Iyogun, Special Assistant, Gender from Akoko Edo

    Comrade Rabi Egujie, Special Assistant, Gender from Etsako East

    Aludo Juliet Lamosi, Special Assistant, Gender from Etsako Central

    Paulina Okwilagwe, Special Assistant, Gender from Etsako West

    Mrs Edna Obaseki, Special Assistant, Gender from Egor.

    The swearing in ceremony will take place on Monday, 11th December, 2017, at 12noon