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CP Instructs Area Commanders, DPOs to Join Edo CPC To Protect Edo Consumers

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CPC needs everyone to succeed – chairman The commissioner of police, Edo State, Patrick Daaor says he has instructed the deputy commissioner of police, (operations) to urgently order Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, DPOs to mobilize men of the command to ensure tight security for the personnel of the newly inaugurated members of the consumers protection committee, CPC. He said the current state of substandard products in circulation calls for urgent attention that should be supported by all meaning citizens of the state. C.P Daaor said the situation needs emergency approach and must be taking seriously by all as the future of the nation needs to be protected. Addressing members of the committee on Friday who were on a familiarisation visit to the command headquarters in Benin City, the state capital, he said he has just minuted CPC letter to D.C oops to urgently instruct every area command and divisional police to work with the committee fully without hesitation. “Sometimes...
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Okpebholo Inaugurates Four Boards, Charges Members On Integrity, Service

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Okpebholo Inaugurates Four Boards, Charges Members On Integrity, Service Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated four government boards and committees, charging their members to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, humility and commitment to public service. The inaugurated bodies are the Consumer Protection Committee,  the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board,  and the Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency (RARA). Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo congratulated the appointees and said their appointments placed an important responsibility on them to serve the people of the state. He reminded them that their positions were not only a responsibility to the people but also a responsibility before God. “I wish to remind you that this is not merely a responsibility to the people; it is also a responsibility before God,” the governor said. Gove...
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PUBLIC NOTICE: -BAN ON PRODUCTION, SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF SACHET GIN IN EDO STATE.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: BAN ON PRODUCTION, SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF SACHET GIN IN EDO STATE. This is to inform the General Public, especially sellers, dealers, distributors and manufacturers of Sachet Gin that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control - NAFDAC has banned the production, sale and consumption of Sachet Gin nationwide due to its danger to human health. In line with this directive, NAFDAC has ordered a total mop-up and withdrawal of all Sachet Gin from production centers and markets across the country. In view of the above, the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee hereby directs as follows: 1.  All sellers, dealers and manufacturers of Sachet Gin in Edo State should immediately withdraw and dispose of all Sachet Gin in their custody within 7 days of this notice. 2.  Failure to comply with this directive will attract penalties, seizure and prosecution in line with relevant laws. 3.  Taskforce teams will commence full enforcement and...
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Edo CPC to engage stakeholders as state wide enforcement commerces soon

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The consumers protection committee, CPC in Edo State says they are fully ready to have a cross section and interactive engagement with relevant stakeholders across the eighteen local government area in the state. In a statement jointly signed by Mr Osaro Iyamu Culture, Mrs Osaghae Sweet Oghogho, Mr. Eshesimua Sunday Charles and Mr. Audu Solomon, Chairman, Edo south, Edo central and Edo north coordinators respectively on Monday 31 August, after their inaugural meeting, they said plans are seriously underway to have stakeholders/town hall meeting. According to the statement; The committee will urgently convene a stakeholders/town hall meeting inorder to sensitize the general public, manufacturers, dealers, business men/women, civil society organizations, NGOs, and consumers on consumer rights, safety standards, and government policies. “The Committee will embark on immediate and aggressive engagements with relevant Government Authorities, Agencies, and Stakeholders to acceler...
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Works Minister apologises over Benin-Agbor Road, orders arrest of contractors removing asphalt

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PRESS RELEA Works Minister apologises over Benin-Agbor Road, orders arrest of contractors removing asphalt The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Agbor Road, which has caused them undue hardship. Umahi tendered the apology in Benin City while on an inspection tour of major Federal roads in the state alongside the governor,Sen Monday Okpebholo and ordered the arrest of contractors and concessionaires found removing asphalt from federal roads without authorisation. He commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for his commitment to infrastructure development and intervention in the rehabilitation of federal roads in the state. The minister also thanked Edo youths for remaining calm despite the hardship caused by the condition of the road, saying their restraint had helped prevent a possible breakdown of law and order. Expressing disappointment with the concessionai...
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‎OTUEDON'GBENBE Celebrates Chief Emma Iyase at Birthday‎

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‎ ‎ ‎ ‎OTUEDON'GBENBE Celebrates Chief Emma Iyase at Birthday ‎ ‎OTUEDON'GBENBE (Benin Journalists Forum) has congratulated the Chief Emmanuel Iyase, the Okao Noreguae of Ologbo, Okuoromi and Ehor Dukedoms in Benin, on the occasion of his birthday. ‎ ‎In a congratulatory message signed by the Convener, Comrade Edosa Okunbo, and Secretary, Elder Patrick Ahanor, the group described Chief Iyase as a respected traditional leader whose contributions to peace, unity and community development had continued to earn him the goodwill of his people. ‎ ‎The journalists said the occasion provided an opportunity to celebrate Chief Iyase's commitment to preserving the cultural heritage, customs and values of the communities under his leadership. ‎ ‎OTUEDON'GBENBE noted that the traditional ruler's wisdom and experience had made him an important voice in efforts to foster harmonious relationships and peaceful coexistence among the people. ‎ ‎The group stressed that traditional inst...
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Bayelsa APC Gets a Bridge-Builder: Ebikibina Celebrates Chairman Ogoriba, Calls Him Game Changer*

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*Bayelsa APC Gets a Bridge-Builder: Ebikibina Celebrates Chairman Ogoriba, Calls Him Game Changer* *YENAGOA* — The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has found a unifying force in its chairman, *Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba*, according to the Technical Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Miriki Ebikibina. In a birthday tribute released on Thursday, Ebikibina, who also serves as Planning and Strategy Officer of the G.37 Forum of the APC, described Ogoriba as *"a bridge-builder, a game changer and a party chairman par excellence"* whose leadership is repositioning the party for a strong outing in the 2027 general elections. Ebikibina said Ogoriba’s emergence came at a defining moment for the APC in Bayelsa, when the party needed cohesion, strategy and trust to expand its base. "His emergence speaks volumes about capacity and capability. At this critical time, Bayelsa APC needed a thorough, disciplined, focused and detribalised leader. We ...
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