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Edo Power Supply to Be Restored as Okpebholo, NLC Resolve Labour Dispute in Abuja Electricity supply is to be restored in Edo State after Governor Monday Okpebholo and leaders of organised labour settled the dispute over recognition of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) caretaker committee in the state. The agreement was reached at a closed-door meeting in Abuja convened by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Also present were NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero; Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi; and former Edo State Governor and ex-NLC President, Senator Adams Oshiomhole. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Governor Okpebholo said the parties had resolved the matter. He said the state government would recognise the caretaker committee and work with labour leaders on arrangements for a substantive election. "There is no issue actually, and we have resolved the issues that border t...

EDO CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMITTEE DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RESTORATION OF ELECTRICITY, WARNS BEDC AGAINST CONSUMER SUFFERING The Edo State Consumer Protection Committee (ESCPC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture, has condemned the disruption of electricity supply in Edo State following the shutdown of BEDC Electricity Plc facilities by members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), demanding the immediate restoration of power to affected communities. The Committee expressed concern over the hardship caused by the blackout, questioning why residents, business owners and other electricity consumers should be made to suffer because of a labour dispute between BEDC management and its employees. “Why should the people of Edo State be plunged into darkness because BEDC and its workers have failed to resolve their internal labour dispute? Why must innocent consumers bear the consequences of disagreements over staff welfare and emoluments when t...

10th anniversary: Okpebholo among dignitaries at Holy Arousa for Oba Ewuare 11 anniversary  Edo State Governor,Sen Monday Okpebholo, joined residents in Benin City on Tuesday to celebrate the Benin monarch,His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the occasion of his 10 th year anniversary. The mammoth crowd cheered the monarch in traditional praises amidst drumming, singing and dancing as he arrived at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral. The Holy Aruosa Cathedral is a historic place of worship in Benin City where the Oba worships. Gov. Monday Okpebholo joined the Oba at his palace and accompanied him on a slow drive to the worship centre. Residents and traders stood still as the Oba’s convoy, accompanied by the governor and other prominent Edo sons and daughters, proceeded to the worship centre as part of activities to mark the Oba’s 10th coronation anniversary. Various groups of men and women, colourfully dressed in traditional red and white attire, were also s...

AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE(Promoting Edo Rich Culture, Unity and Developmen OUR REMARKS ON THE 10TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY OF OBA EWUARE II, CFR, OBA OF BENIN. OBA EWUARE II, OMO N' OBA N' EDO, UKU AKPOLOKPOLO, OBA OF BENIN - THE FEARLESS, CONQUERING AND PROGRESSIVE GOD-KING Oba Ewuare II, Omo N' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin, is the 40th Oba of Benin, crowned on October 20th, 2016. Our God-King is a fearless and progressive first-class King who has championed cultural revival and preservation, administrative reforms, and social justice. Some of our God-King's notable achievements include: CULTURAL RESTORATION: Our God-King has successfully negotiated the return of looted Benin Bronzes from institutions including the University of Aberdeen and Jesus College, Cambridge, the Netherlands, and others. Similarly, our God-King prevented the enemies of the Benin Kingdom, whose intention was to re-loot our returned stolen artifacts, from havi...

**GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO CONGRATULATES OBA OF BENIN ON 10TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY** *Says Oba Ewuare II's reign has promoted peace, unity and reconciliation* Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II N'Ogidigan, on the 10th anniversary of his coronation. In a congratulatory message, the governor spoke on behalf of the state government and the people of Edo, describing the anniversary as a moment of celebration and thanksgiving for a decade of what he called a wise, dignified and purposeful reign. Governor Okpebholo said that over the past ten years, the Oba of Benin had shown the values of peace, unity, reconciliation, service and leadership, both to the Benin Kingdom and to humanity. "As the revered custodian of the ancient heritage of the Benin Kingdom, Your Royal Majesty has continued to preserve, promote and project our rich culture, traditions, history and identity on a global ...

Oluremi Tinubu inaugurates 50 CNG buses, launches economic empowerment in Edo The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday in Benin inaugurated 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and launched a N1 billion economic empowerment programme for 5,000 beneficiaries in Edo. The First Lady, who performed the inauguration and launched the empowerment programme, said both initiatives of Gov. Monday Okpebholo demonstrated his love for the people of Edo. Tinubu said the initiatives would improve transportation, strengthen small businesses and promote economic opportunities for women, youths and vulnerable groups in the state. “I am glad to be in Edo today after quite a long time for the commissioning of 50 compressed natural gas buses for the benefit of the people,” she said. She commended the Edo Government for introducing the initiatives, describing them as important steps towards improving livelihoods and supporting economic growth. She said the state government w...