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 The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has immortalized the late Senator Franca Afegbua, Nigeria’s first elected female Senator, naming the Ogiriga-Afokpella-Okugbe Road after the Senator who represented Bendel North Senatorial District of Old Bendel State. The Ogiriga-Afokpella-Okugbe Road, which is 14km long, is the longest road in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.  Obaseki, at the service of songs held in honour of late Sen. Afegbua in Benin City, celebrated the life and legacies of the late Senator, describing her as an Amazon and a worthy ambassador of the State. The Governor was accompanied by his wife, Betsy; Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.; Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku; former Governors of Edo State, John Odigie Oyegun and Osariemeh Osunbor; former Senators, Roland Owie and Clifford Odia, as well as religious and political leaders, amongst others. Obaseki said, “We are celebra...

 Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he was impressed with the pace of construction on the ongoing 21km  Nembe-Brass road project. Speaking in Nembe during a project inspection visit, Governor Diri said after he visited last month and complained about the extent of work compared to the N16 billion mobilisation already paid, the contractor had improved and can now justify the funds government committed to the project. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement on Saturday, quoted the Governor as saying  that given the huge cost of executing the project, the State Government was open to partnership with the Federal Government and oil companies but insisted that his administration will do all within its power to ensure the project was completed with or without collaboration. He re-assured the people of Bayelsa East that his administration will not play politics with the project or any developmental project, stressing that the government...

 In line with his pledge to pay up salary debt in the state public service, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of another batch of half salary debt alongside the state workers' July salary . The fresh payment makes it the third time the Governor will pay the half salary debt in line with the template issued early this year to pay the debt on a quarterly basis. The administration has paid that of the first and second quarters while workers will receive the third quarter payment alongside their July salary. Governor Adeleke had during the electioneering campaign promised  to pay the salary debt on installment basis. The administration had inherited about 26 billion Naira in half salary debt and about 50 billion Naira in pension related debt from the previous government. Commenting on the approval, the Governor restated his commitment to the faithful implementation of the template for the payment of the inherited salary debt, adding that the template is a consensus...

Governor Douye Diri today again paid an unscheduled visit to the ongoing Nembe-Brass road. The Governor who was impressed with the level of work done, as the sand filling is just inches away from the main road, equally charged the contractor to put in more effort and speed, in other to complete the road in record time. The contractor confirmed that almost 4 kilometre stretch has been sand filled with seven dredgers working at various points on the road.  Also, His Excellency used the opportunity to visit the Science and Technical College at Opume in Ogbia LGA and the ongoing 2nd lane of the Opolo/AIT road dualisation.

 ...Says project has a direct bearing on the people  ...Inspects Egbeda internal roads Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured of completing the 240-meter link bridge between Abua and Agbandele in Emohua Local Government Area. Addressing newsmen on Friday at Abua during the inspection of the abandoned 240-meter bridge that links Agba Ndele in Emohua Local Government Area, the Governor said that the project was initiated by other previous administrations and inherited by the immediate past administration which made a financial commitment to continue it but the contractors couldn't access the funds because of bank issues. According to him, "We are in Abua, and this is about 240-meter bridge linking Agbandele. So, Abua people do not need to travel through the Ahoada axis but from here connect to Emohua and then the heart of the city of Port Harcourt." "This project will have a direct bearing on the lives of our people. Government is ...

 … charges politicians on devt, warns against stirring crisis in communities The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the reopening of the Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will bolster the government’s efforts at diversifying the State’s economy through agriculture, ensuring the development of the manpower to drive the government’s agriculture-based economy. Obaseki, at the Pre-College Opening and Agribusiness Stakeholders engagement at the newly rebuilt Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West Local Government Area of the State, said the institution has been upgraded to compete favourably with the best of specialised agricultural training institutions across the globe. The Governor said the College, with three campuses in Iguoriakhi, Agenebode and Uromi, will groom and harness the knowledge and skills of the state’s teeming youth population to drive the government’s vision to boost food production and g...

 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Friday presided over the maiden State Executive Council meeting held at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Uyo. #AriseAgenda

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has visited Bauchi to mitigate a case between the Government and Dr. Idris Abdul'aziz. The Governor alongside prominent Islamic Scholars meet Bauchi State Governor in that regard. They added their voice to the need to bring an end to the lingering litigation against Dr. Imam Idris Abdul'aziz Dutsen Tanshi. Those on the entourage of Governor Fintiri include Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, Sheikh Kabiru Gombe, and Sheikh Abdulwahab Kano. They held a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed in Government House, Bauchi.  Governor Ahmadu Fintiri said they were at the Government House to discuss and find a lasting solution to the lingering case against the Islamic scholar. Governor Bala Mohammed thanked Governor Fintiri and the scholars for giving him and Dr. Idris Abdul'aziz the benefit of the doubt. © Muhammad B. Tukur Gcfr  📷 Thomas Terry  28/July/2023

... Assures Opponents Of Level Field Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has asked politicians in the state not to prepare for violence in the November 11 governorship election, saying the poll is about votes and not guns. Governor Diri also urged his opponents to contest for the ballots and not bullets.  His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the Governor as stating this during the 25th State Security Council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, on Thursday. He warned the opposition not to resort to mayhem and violence as it will not be tolerated. Governor Diri, who referred to a recent concern expressed by chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, that incumbent governors were preventing the opposition from using public facilities in some states, assured that his administration will ensure a level field for all parties and that the opposition in the state will not be arm-twisted. He, however, urged the secur...

... Seeks Stakeholders Support to deliver project within twelve months  Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, says the Rivers State Government will not tolerate any act of sabotage against the smooth execution of the re-awarded Andoni Road construction project in Andoni Local Government Area. Governor Fubara gave the hint during a meeting with Andoni stakeholders and leaders at the Banquet Hall, Government House Port on Thursday. Addressing the Andoni leaders, led by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, amongst other leaders the Governor decried the lack of commitment on the part of the previous contractors (Raffoul Nigeria Ltd) handling the projects after the agreable contractual terms had been paid, which led to the revocation and re-award of the project to a new contractor, Monier Construction Company,( MCC). He explained that, "about two years ago, the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Chief Barr. Nyesom Eze...

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has inaugurated new Commissioners and a Special Adviser into the State Executive Council, urging them to prioritize the welfare of people in rural communities.  The inauguration was attended by his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, Deputy Governor Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Speaker of the House of Assembly Elder Udeme Otong, SSG Prince Enobong Uwah, Head of Civil Service Elder Effiong Essien, and State PDP Chairman Elder Aniekan Akpan, among other dignitaries. #AriseAgenda

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has formally launched his administration's blueprint, the A.R.I.S.E. Agenda, with a call for reorientation among government functionaries, youths and entire citizenry for its optimal implementation.  Speaking at the A.R.I.S.E. Agenda formal launch ceremony, Thursday, at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort, the Governor said the new governance roadmap comes with a lot of deviation from the normal to ensure delivery of its dividends to the people. He stressed that approvals for Executive memos will henceforth be earned by situating proposals within the dictate of the ARISE Agenda comprising  Agricultural revolution, Tourism and environmental management, Rural development, Women and Youth empowerment, Infrastructural maintenance and advancement, Security management, Quality health sector management and education, Economic, industrial and Social advancement. Governor Eno thanked former Governors Victor Attah and Udom Emmanuel for buying in...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women football team, Super Falcons, for the 3-2 victory over co-hosts, Australia in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Governor, in a statement, said: “It was a nerve-wracking end to an intriguing encounter, but our amazing Super Falcons emerged victorious! Congratulations to our girls for earning a hard-fought three points against the Australian Matildas, who were the bookies’ favorite for the match." “We are proud of our girls and will be rooting for them as they go for another victory in their next game against Ireland, and secure a place in the knockout phases of the Women's World Cup.” Goals from Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale, and Asisat Oshoala secured the win for Super Falcons at Suncorp Stadium.

 .... Governor Slams APC Candidate On Angiama-Oporoma Bridge Comment The Bayelsa Elders Council (BEC) has given thumbs up to Governor Douye Diri for the developmental strides of his administration.  The elders expressed satisfaction particularly with infrastructure projects embarked upon by the Prosperity Administration in the state. They gave the commendation during their meeting on Thursday in Yenagoa, which was attended by Governor Diri. Chairman of the BEC, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (rtd), in his remarks, described one of the roads among others constructed by the administration as the best in the state. He said: "The dualized Glory Drive is one of the best roads in town today, which was not affected by last year’s flood." “The other day l was coming from Nembe and l saw that the Igbogene-AIT ring road is almost complete. One important road that touches me is the Nembe-Brass road that you are undertaking." Jonah, an engineer and immediate past Deputy Governo...