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HOW OKPEBHOLO'S SHINE AGENDA IS ADDRESSING EDO'S 35-YEAR RECKONING  By,Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele   When Governor Monday Okpebholo took office in November 2024, his inaugural messaging centered on five pillars: Security, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and Education. To those familiar with Edo's history, this framing carried particular significance. It was not a vague promise to "transform" the state through undefined initiatives. Rather, it represented a systematic acknowledgment of where Edo's governance had failed most consistently over the previous three decades. Security came first, not by accident. Okpebholo recognized that no coherent development agenda is possible in an environment where citizens experience genuine fear. The administration moved quickly on several fronts. It pursued legislation establishing special criminal courts and state police mechanisms — interventions that had been discussed but not implemented by p...

Okpebholo Restores Dignity to 89-Year-Old Woman with Wheelchair and Crutches, Reaffirms Commitment to Edo Elderly Habiba Sam  In a heartfelt gesture that has touched many hearts, the Edo State Government has once again shown its dedication to caring for senior citizens with the presentation of mobility aids to an 89-year-old woman, Mrs. Marina Darwang. Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo donated a brand-new wheelchair and a pair of crutches to Mrs. Darwang to help her move around more easily and regain her independence. The items were presented on the Governor’s behalf by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Eighemherio Paul Ikhumosa. The presentation took place in a warm and dignified setting, reflecting the administration’s respect for the elderly. An emotional Mrs. Darwang could not hide her joy as she received the support. She poured out prayers and gratitude to Governor Okpebholo, describing the...

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Okpebholo Welcomes New Okumagbe of Uwanno, Urges Peace and Grassroots Growth By SSA on Public Affairs, Razak Zekeri Saturday was a historic day in Uwanno Kingdom as Senator Francis Asekhame Alimikhena was officially installed as the Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who attended the colourful ceremony, described the coronation as a turning point for the kingdom. He called on the new monarch to use his long years in public service to promote peace, unity and sustainable development. The Governor noted that Alimikhena’s rise to the throne comes with a strong pedigree. Having served two terms as a Senator of the Federal Republic, he brings experience, contacts and governance knowledge that can attract growth to Uwanno. “Your coming to this sacred throne is timely,” Okpebholo said. “The wealth of experience you gathered in the Senate will help in mobilising development and opening new opportunities for your people.” He urged the Okumagbe to make unit...

2 Years of Asphalt -: How Okpebholo’s Road Revolution Is Connecting Edo Central, North & South By Festus Alenkhe Two years ago, Edo people asked for action, not speeches. Today, the answer is written in tar, concrete, and kilometres of new roads. Under  Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, the hum of graders and the smell of fresh asphalt have become the soundtrack of governance. From Edo South to Edo Central and Edo North, the administration has turned infrastructure from a campaign promise into daily reality. The roads that once swallowed vehicles, cut off farms, and trapped communities in erosion are now being opened up. And with them, markets, schools, and livelihoods are opening up too. Edo South: Benin and Environs Getting a New Look   In the heart of Benin City, history is being made. The Ramat Park Flyover, Edo’s first, is 99% ready and slated for commissioning in November 2026. The 949-metre bridge, with 350m and 214m link roads, is designed to ease the gridloc...

Edo:​‌‌‍​‌‌‍⁠⁠‌‌‍‍‍⁠‌​​‌​VGN commends Okpebholo’s choice of Ecological Commission Chairman  By Imelda Osayande  Mr. Nosa Imadiyi, Coordinator,  (VGN)-  Manchester Chapter in Edo.             Mr. Terry Igiebor-Chairman Ecological  Funding and Management Commission. The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Manchester Chapter in Edo, has commended Gov. Monday Okpebholo for appointing Mr Terry Igiebor as Chairman of the state’s Ecological Funding and Management Commission. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Mr Nosa Imadiyi, on Friday in Benin, the group pledged its support for the commission’s mandate to tackle flooding, erosion and environmental degradation across the state. Imadiyi said the appointment reflected the governor’s commitment to environmental sustainability and disaster prevention in the state. He said the choice of Igiebor demonstrated that Okpebholo was a leader who listened and acted, describing the appointment...