Governor Okpebholo Charges Newly Trained Forest Guards TO Secure Edo Forest Areas

-



Governor Okpebholo Charges Newly Trained Forest Guards TO Secure Edo Forest Areas

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has charged 497 newly trained forest guards to secure ungoverned forest areas and strengthen the state's security architecture.

The governor gave the charge during the passing-out parade and induction ceremony for the recruits at the Police Training School, Ogida Barracks, Benin City.

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Musa Yakubu, Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration's commitment to improving security and ensuring residents live in a peaceful and safe environment.

Congratulating the recruits on completing the rigorous training programme, the governor urged them to uphold discipline, professionalism and integrity as they begin active duty across forest communities in the state.

He described the Forest Guard initiative as a key part of his administration's security strategy to reclaim forests from criminal groups, curb illegal activities and improve public safety.

"The training you have undergone is only the beginning of your responsibility. As you step into active service, remember that you are ambassadors of Edo State. The people expect courage, discipline and dedication from you. Your duty is to protect our forests, support law enforcement agencies and contribute to the peace and security of our dear state," he said.

Okpebholo also encouraged the graduates to remain committed to excellence, assuring them that dedication and professionalism would be recognised and rewarded.

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, represented by Commissioner of Police Aniefiok Akpan, congratulated the graduates and said they would be deployed immediately across the 18 local government areas, with particular attention to ungoverned

Signed:

Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele 
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State 
Monday, July 27,2026

Popular posts from this blog

Edo State High Court Cancels Restriction Of Movement On Environmental Day

-
Image
The Edo State High Court has declared unlawful the restriction of human and vehicular movement during the state’s environmental sanitation exercise, in a landmark judgment delivered on Thursday. Justice Isoken Urhomwen Erameh ruled that the enforcement of a stay-at-home order between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on sanitation days violates citizens’ constitutional rights. In its decision, the court held that such restrictions are inconsistent with Section 41(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, which guarantees freedom of movement. It further found the measures to be in breach of Articles 12 and 13 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Justice Erameh consequently issued a declaration that the prohibition of movement during the sanitation period is unlawful and unconstitutional. The court also granted a perpetual injunction restraining the Edo State Government, its agents, officers and privies from restricting or interfering ...
Read more

Edo State Governor Appoint Osaro Iyamu Culture As Chairman Consumers Protection Committee

-
Image
The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Iyamu Osaro Destiny as Chairman, Edo State Consumer Protection Committee. Iyamu Osaro Destiny is an entrepreneur, empowerment advocate and accomplished community leader driven by a deep commitment to justice, accountability and equal rights. A prolific author, he has written and published books on good governance, reflecting his passion for ethical leadership and responsible public service. He is widely recognized as an exceptional mobilizer of human and material resources, with a proven ability to galvanize individuals and communities towards achieving shared goals. He is the Founder and President of the Aiguobasinmwin Movement World-Wide and has held several leadership positions. The appointment reflects His Excellency's commitment to strengthening institutions, protecting the interests of consumers and en...
Read more

Suspected Cultists Invade Obazuwa Community Attack Odionwere, Elders And Okaeghele

-
Image
Suspected Cultists Attack  Odionwere, Elders, Okaighele In Obazuwa Community  Not less than twenty suspected cultists led by the former Okaighele, Odaro Peace Ibizugbe, of Obazuwa Community in the Ovia North-East local government area of Edo State,off the upper  Ekenwan road,  weekend  attacked the Odionwere, elders and the present Okaighele of the community. Odaro and his group of boys were said to have invaded the community with guns, battle axes and different weapons. According to the new Okaighele, Mr. Idahosa Nosakhare, they were at the Odionwere house on Friday 27 of March,  at about 11 am holding meeting to brief the elders of the community who could not attend the meeting at the Palace of the Royal father, Oba Ewuare 11 where the issue of the Obazuwa community Okaigheleship  was resolved, when Odaro and his group of boys armed to the teeth Attacked us. Mr. Idahosa Nosakhare was finally confirmed as the Okaighele of Obazuwa Community by Oba Ewua...
Read more