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The Edo State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Mrs.) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko Esq, (Representing the illustrious people of Esan North-East Constituency II), on Monday congratulated Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and the People of Edo State on the 32nd anniversary of the creation of Edo State from the defunct Bendel State. Commending the Governor for his transformative projects, Edeko noted that, the Make Edo Great Again, MEGA agenda of the governor has put the State on the threshold of sectoral & institutional transformation; technological innovations, Education, Sports, Agriculture, Social welfare, Justice and women inclusiveness in governance in the State. Edeko, while eulogizing the developmental strides the state has recorded in the past 32 years, thanked all well-meaning Edo people, present and past leaders who have contributed in one way or the other to make Edo the envy of other states in Nigeria. She said "I congratulate the Governor a...

(Dr) Dorry Afe Efosa Okojie believes that the Edo of our dream is possible. To make that happen, he's ready and prepared to take leadership and mobilise the people to make our dream become reality. He's not seeking leadership for self aggrandisement, but to mobilise the abundant human and material resources in the state, deploy them prudently for the betterment of Edo people. It is against this backdrop that the call for support for the gubernatorial aspiration is growing exponentially and the need to support (Dr) Dorry Afe Efosa Okojie has become more imperative as the economic survival of the people post 2024, will be challenging and daunting. Support (Dr) Dorry Afe Efosa Okojie for Edo State Governor, 2024. Powered By D.O Media Team

Patriotism is the wheels of dynamics on which the development of any society revolves.  It is a known fact universally acknowledged that a society stripped of patriots struggle with development.  It is therefore imperative for societies to have patriots like Dr Dorry Afe Okojje who are catalysts and agents of change if they must aspire to greatness .  Patriots are socially responsible citizens who relentlessly and selflessly seek the welfare of others.  Edo state is therefore blessed to have Dr Dorry Okojie, a patriot with an unflinching and insatiable resolve to mitigate life of despondency in Edo state.  Let us therefore nominate and support Dr Dorry Okojie at this stage in our history as a people. We are at the threshold of rewriting our collective destiny through good, purposeful and people centric governance that culminates in elevated social economic fortunes for all, which the eventual emergence of Dr Dorry Okojie signposts as we ...

This day, we pray that, as the Sun never fails to rise and ascend over the universe in majestic splendour, so shall Dorry Okojie's aspiration to be the next Governor of Edo State never fails to be a reality.  God's will for Dorry shall come to pass through majority of Edo people who are increasingly identifying with his 2024 project. Let's join hands and support (Dr) Efosa Dorry Okojie for Governor , Edo 2024 Powered By D.O Media Team

Hidden in Dorry Okojie's calmness are powerful thoughts that express his depth of wisdom in matters of life, society, governance and empathy. He holds in his hands a blueprint of hope for Edo youths, who by reasons of circumstances of birth and for no fault of theirs, have become utterly despondent. Through his investment in human capital and promotion of small, medium scale enterprises, the sun will rise for many who seem to have thrown up their hands in frustration. Public trust in governance diminishes or is vitiated when wielders of power lack capacity and sincerity to deliver on promises. The hope that Edo of our dream under Dorry Okojie will be one in which actions will be the true expression of promises, is what has given his aspiration a competitive edge. With Dorry Okojie in the saddle at Osadebey Avenue come 2024, good governance, defined by equitable delivering of democracy dividends, is assured. Let's Support (Dr) Dorry Okojie for Governor, Edo 2024 P...

By Chris Akhabue African Network For Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has urged the Federal and State governments to increase their Social investments programms to fight poverty scourge currently ravaging the nation.  Rev. David Ugolor, Executive Director ANEEJ made this observations while addressing newsmen on the progress so far made in the implementation of the Enhancing Social Protection Programme in Nigeria (ESPPIN) project by ANEEJ and the overall poverty situation in Nigeria.  According to him, throughout the ESPPIN journey, challenges were met with unwavering resolve.  "Insecurity, bureaucracy, and conflicting priorities posed obstacles, but our determination to effect change remained.  "The ESPPIN project unveiled invaluable lessons, particularly in the realm of stakeholder engagement.  We learned that repeated advocacy, collaboration with the government, and the utilization of existing platforms are vital strategies that  accel...

From Chris Akhabue Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma in its bid to reclaim its enviable position among the comity of institutions grounded in research and higher learning has received the approval of the National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control, NAFDAC, as well as the rights of Production and Patents of GLUCOZIL. According to the Head of the Department of Pharmacology, and Sub-Dean, of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr. Jonathan Emeka Emordi, GLUCOZIL is a Natural product that is prepared for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. GLUCOZIL as a Natural Product is manufactured to cause a regeneration of the beta cells that have been destroyed. If the product is used for a very long period, it will not only manage diabetes but cure it completely.  Dr. Emordi also indicated that GLUCOZIL, which can be used for the management, treatment and cure of diabetes, has bonus clinical indications for the treatment of BPH...

From Chris Akhabue Gunmen suspected to be dare-devil robbers yesterday attacked army patrol van killing a soldier, carted away sack bag (Ghana-Most-Go bag) believed to have been loaded with cash, in Benin City. Three soldiers were in the military vehicle heading towards Ikpoba-hill axis when the fearless assailants ambushed them at the traffic lights along Akpakpava road by First Junction at about 2: 10 p.m in the state capital. It was gathered that the hoodlums drove an unmarked ash-color Toyota Camry car against the traffic (one way) towards the army vehicle as two of the four occupants alighted and opened fire on the soldiers. Amid the rain of bullets, the three soldiers were said to have abandoned their patrol vehicle and the loaded Ghana-must-go bag as they raced to different directions. Sources said the attackers grabbed the bag from the military patrol van, dropped it in their operational Toyota Camry car and sped off like a scene in a gangster movie. It could not h...

From Chris Akhabue The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, RT Hon. Maria Edeko on Tuesday raised alarm over the increasing rate of kidnapping in Uromi and Uzea communities in Esan North-East local government areas of Edo. Edeko urged the state government to procure drones for surveillance for the troubled areas in order to curb the resurging kidnapping menace . The alarm was raised in a matter of urgent public importance co- sponsored by  the Deputy Speaker,  Rt.Hon Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko, (Representing Esan North-East Constituency II), Donald Okogbe and 9 others on the floor of the house. Moving the motion, the Deputy Speaker and Co-Chief sponsor of the motion noted with dismay the resurgence of the activities of Kidnappers at Uromi and Uzea communities. Edeko stated that their activities had made life difficult for the people of the areas as they could no longer go to their farms and carry out their daily commercial activities. According to her,...

 Responsibilities abandoned yesterday are the reasons crisis in our national life today have become acute. No part of the country is an exemption. Edo State has only one choice; to create an environment that is great in industrial development, effective health care delivery, functional education etc etc. This is possible only on one condition-- elect a Governor who is imbued with moral stamina, integrity and competence to mobilize and deploy our material and human resources for common good. And this is where Dorry Okojie comes in as the preferred man for the task ahead. He has a dream-- to make Edo glow in progress, peace and harmony; a State that cannot abandon its responsibilities to her people; where their happiness cannot be eaten up by hardship arising from bad governance. Let's join hands and support (Dr) Efosa Dorry Okojie for Governor, Edo2024

The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the February 28 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, National Leadership of the party, Barr. Julius Abure and his entourage and the State Executive Committee of Labour Party led by its chairman, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi stormed Benin City to mobilize voters for the 18 Chairmanship Candidates of the party ahead of Edo State Local Government Council Election slated for September 2. Speaking at the mega rally, Peter Obi stressed on the need to vote for those who have the integrity, capacity and ability to develop the grassroots. He said all Labour Pary candidates are men and women of proven integrity who have made marks in their individual careers and would translate same to the development of their various council. Obi recalled his experience as Governor of Anambra State narrating how he was stopped from conducting local government election. He noted that for any State to claim development, the local government must have been adequatel...

In this treatise we are assuring Edo people of elevated crystallization of our common aspirations under Dorry Okojie  We make bold to say that our individual and collective strivings for better socio- economic conditions can be better delivered by a man whose whole life has been defined more by actions than by mere words. We note that, expectedly, politicians make promises. We are also aware that the people's lack of trust in political promises is not unfounded. WHY? Promises made during electioneering are never fulfilled. However, we are proud and confident to present to you a man whose abhorrence of cheap talk and mere promises stands him tall in the current political space in Edo. For Dorry Okojie, he has few words for big projects. He hates promising what he knows he can't do. He delights not in spewing forth catchphrases as political devices for electoral harvest. He talks straight. His words are measured and go straight to what he can do. He hates dece...

Our reasoning together is on the basis of shared convictions and dreams about Edo. That way, we are ready to build together with a commitment that advances peaceful co-existence and the use of our common resources to make Edo State a national attraction and admiration. The manifestation of this optimism is hinged on the rising trust in the capacity of Dr Dorry Okojie to provide the needed coordination and leadership in the building efforts.  With him and our support, a new Edo beckons. Let's join hands and support Dr Efosa Dorry Okojie for Governor, Edo2024 Powered By D.O Media Team.

A State Governor, in a federation like Nigeria, wields enormous powers . In the face of multifaceted challenges, it is his duty to be swift, resolute and meticulous in articulating and ensuring remedies. Poor governance which is the product of dearth of intelligent, realistic and practical solutions to problems is the harvest of inexperienced and incompetent hands in power, with unpleasant consequences for the State. In view of the foregoing, reinforced by the saying that the people get the kind of government they desire, it has become absolutely necessary for Edo people to be wise in their choice of who becomes their Governor , next year. With many fingers pointing at Dorry Okojie and his name resting on their tongues as one who is trusted to convert promises to actions, re-enacting a new chapter of social and economic vitality, hope is rising fast, that, come 2024 polls,  the right choice will be made. By the Grace of God and the Support of the people, (Dr) Efosa Do...

Our reasoning together is on the basis of shared convictions and dreams about Edo. That way, we are ready to build together with a commitment that advances peaceful co-existence and the use of our common resources to make Edo State a national attraction and admiration. The manifestation of this optimism is hinged on the rising trust in the capacity of Dr Dorry Okojie to provide the needed coordination and leadership in the building efforts.  With him and our support, a new Edo beckons. Let's join hands and support Dr Efosa Dorry Okojie for Governor, Edo2024 Powered By D.O Media Team.

The assurance of good governance in a democracy does not derive its efficacy from soapbox rhetorics and promises that are bereft of clarity. Leaders who are committed to good governance appreciate and embrace it as the process of conducting public affairs and transparently managing public resources, free from abuse and corruption, for the maximization of public welfare and happiness of all. For Dr Dorry Okojie, his motivation for politics and seeking power is to grow good governance for a new Edo. In driving his promises , he will build a strong reputation of visibility in transparency and accountability. His PEOPLE FIRST mantra-- a sacred political creed, underscores his desire to build broadbased consensus from diversity of interests-- thereby strengthening the bond of Edo common history. No section of the State will be left out in his development plans and execution. Let's join hands and support Dr Efosa Dorry Okojie for Governor, Edo2024. Powered By D.O Media Team

Life is dynamic, not static, and so should governance. Therefore our style of governance should reflect patherns that are amenable to changes that align with the changing world of today's realities.  Time is now that governance shifts from steroetypes and embrace internationally acclaimed and acceptable best practice which emphasizes people- oriented style of leadership which provides and strenghtens institutions for the benefit of all.  Dr Dorry Okojie says it is good to construct roads and given available resources, also good to construct bridges and build railways and metro lines so that civil servants, workers and Students in Akoko- Edo, Igara, Ilushi , Aganebode and other far away places, who so desire, can come to Benin City Mondays through Fridays for work and school and go back to their respective villages seamlessly without neccessarily coming to crowd the city center with hold-ups and issues of accommodation.  Dr Dorry Okojie said all these thi...

"The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born" is a novel by a Ghanaian writer, Ayi Kwei Armah, wherein he expresses his disgust on the situation prevalent in Ghana during its first republic . With months melting into weeks and weeks into days-- moving us faster than expected towards 2024, is there any hope that a beautiful one will emerge to reset Edo State for sustainable development in juxtaposition with expansion of current efforts.?  Beautiful one, in this context means a leader that understands Edo State and the needs of the people.One that has no pretended attitude towards our desires, wishes and aspirations; one that understands that the distribution of social and economic advantages is verged on fairness, inclusivity, equity and justice. We don't need to search too far and hard to see the beautiful one that is coming. He is (Dr) Efosa Dorry Okojie. For now, he is in the womb of the collective expectations of majority of Edo people-- and has some months away...

No fewer than Three Hundred and Forty-One students of the Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma have been inducted into the teaching profession with multiple charges to be quality ambassadors of the University, be core professional teachers and contribute to the growth and development of education in Nigeria. Performing the oath-taking ceremony at the University's 6th Induction, the Registrar/Chief Executive, Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, said: "Teaching profession is critical and germane to the growth of any nation as any error from a teacher affects a generation". Prof. Josiah Ajiboye who was represented by the Director, Regulation, Accreditation and Enforcement, TRCN, Dr. Okunola Abimbola Hammed, commended the level of training impacted on the inductees by the University, which is expected to be replicated in their dealings as professional teachers.  "With your induction today, you h...

By Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of Labour Party (LP) in Edo state, Dr. Azemhe Azena has congratulated the first civilian governor of Edo state, Chief John Odigie Oyegun as he clocks 84 years. The preacher cum educationist felicitated with the luminary and made available to the media, wherein he described the elder-statesman as a man of impeccable character. According to Dr. Azemhe Azena, “Chief John Odigie Oyegun is a born leader who didn’t just govern Edo State but also rose to becoming a National Chairman of a frontline party. He commended him for his foresight, courage, doggedness and vision that has been visible in all his years of service to the Nation”. The philantroplist equally described Chief John Odigie Oyegun, as a beacon of hope, and a die-hard nationalist in the nation’s political arena and has impacted so many lives and his ideology to public service is what many are following today. In his words, " I, Pastor...

The sweetness of political promises is not a guarantee that implementation is assured. What determines implementation is in the character content of those making political promises. A man without character may have the gift of sweet tongue to make promises that he has no intention and competence to drive and accomplish. When therefore we say Dorry Okojie is defined by actions, the message is clear-- that his promises are not for fun or vote catching devices. He has demonstrated evidence, in many spheres of engagements, that he has that rare character content to weave promises into action and deliver same for the good of society and advancement of humanity. Therein lies our optimism that (Dr) Efosa Dorry Okojie will emerge the preferred candidate for Edo2024. Powered By D.O Media Team.

Public trust in governance diminishes or is vitiated when wielders of power lack capacity and sincerity to deliver on promises. The hope that Edo of our dream under Dorry Okojie will be one in which actions will be the true expression of promises, is what has given his aspiration a competitive edge. With Dorry Okojie in the saddle at Osadebey Avenue come 2024, good governance, defined by equitable delivering of democracy dividends, is assured. Let's Support (Dr) Dorry Okojie for Governor, Edo 2024 Powered By D.O Media Team.

BY CHRIS AKHABUE The Edo Labour Party Chairman, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi has said that the attendance of aspirants in yesterday's sensitization meeting held at the party's secretariat was the begining of the screening of its aspirants.  He made the declaration at the party secretariat while fielding questions from journalists .  According to Comrade Ogbalio, he said that there was need to have a close interactions with the party aspirants as the number of people signifying their intentions to run for the governorship contest under Labour Party was getting large.  "Today, we had a close interactions with our aspirants because as you can see the number of aspirants who have signified their interest to contest the governorship election on Labour Party platform is getting large and we thought it wise to bring them all under one fold to interact and share with them once again the principles of the party and to appreciate them for the way they have conducted themsel...

One of the ways to measure a man's commitment to a project is the extent to which he is matching his words with actions. Intentions are very easy to declare even as words are so cheap to pour out. It is at the point of action, a man's seriousness is determined and ascertained. I have heard people complain about the deluge of declaration of intentions by increasing number of aspirants for Edo2024 . For them, it portrays unseriousness, especially from Edo Central, which , in harmony with the requirements of fairness, equity and justice, should produce the next Governor. My response has been that a clearcut dichotomy exists between fantasy and reality. Most of what I have been seeing have not gone beyond social media improbable mental images expressed in graphics by most aspirants. They are still working within the realm of fantasy. And the social media provides a fertile ground for the flourishing of fantasy and illusion. To our great relief and Glory to God, Dorry...

From Chris Akhabue The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his deputy, Philip Shaibu, is desperate to become the next governor of the State and will explore every possible means to achieve his desperate ambition including ousting him (the incumbent) through a coup. Obaseki said this during a meeting with elders and leaders from Etsako West, East and Central Local Government Areas of the State, held in Jattu, Etsako West LGA, as part of campaigns for the September 2, 2023, local council election. The governor said, "My Deputy Governor has become so desperate to take over and is ready to do anything including carrying out a coup d’etat to ensure he kicks me out and become the governor of Edo State.” Obaseki, who expressed shock and disappointment over the recent actions of his deputy, said: "What struck me was his action after the proclamation of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) and preparing to elect officers in the House. He was in Abuja and cam...

NUJ TO HONOUR NIGERIA  MEDIA ICONS  ... sets up 12 Man Organizing commit The National secretariat of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists has reconstituted the National Secretariat and Lagos state council committee to honour media icons in the country .  In a letter today in Abuja ,  the National Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists , Shuaibu Usman Leman named the members of the 12 man committe to include Otunba Gbenga Onayiga as Chairman while Olayide Awosanya will serve as secretary .  Other members of the committee are Adeleye Ajayi, Tunde Olalere, Sylva Okereke, Wale Akodu, Julie Ekong and Abimbola Oyetunde .  Also in the committee  are Festus Alenkhe , Grace Ike, lfeanyi Nwanguma and Umar Saidu.  The Media lcons joint planning  committee members  drawn from the National secretariat of NUJ and the Lagos state council  are expected to organize a  Media ICONS Award for 2023.

From Chris Akhabue The Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu is alleged to have finalized plans to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending the speculations amid the political turmoil between the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy. A high-ranking member of the APC, who disclosed this to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said Shaibu will be received into the party early next week by the APC National Working Committee (NWC). The decision by Shaibu to pitch tent with the APC, which was predicted by political analysts, followed his move to the Federal High Court to seek an injunction against an alleged impeachment plot against him. Governor Obaseki had however said the move by Shaibu to seek a court order to stop his purported impeachment is preemptive ahead of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the source, “It has been confirmed. We have on good authority that the Edo State Deputy Governor,...

From Chris Akhabue. The Senator representing Edo North at the National assembly, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Thursday said the APC was not a rehabilitation centre for distressed politicians.   The former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the immediate past governor of Edo state was speaking immidiately after paying a condolence visit to the family of the late Esogban of Benin Kingdom, Chief David Edebiri in Benin City. He said, " ...What I read about somebody going to court to complain about being suspected of being impeached, I don't know how courts adjudicate over suspicion.     “But let me say this, to say that somebody wants to run to the APC, I want to say APC is not a rehabilitation centre. I can tell you that for free.     “We in APC are satisfied the way we are; we are happy in opposition and we are not about to receive people who are coming because they have lost out. I want to say that there...

Edo people are getting increasingly convinced that Dorry Okojie's mission in politics is driven by patriotic zest and a sense of purpose to provide the much needed leadership and inspiration that would crystallize in positive impact on all sectors in Edo State. He is coming into governance with experience from his resounding accomplishment in the private sector--- and this brightens the prospects and expectations of a new era of service-- powered transformation. Support (Dr) Efosa Dorry Okojie for Governor, Edo 2024 Powered By D.O Media Team

The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Maria Edeko has flagged off the renovation of Idumonza Senior Secondary School in Uromi, Esan North East constituency 11, in Edo. The project, a charity work, is being executed in collaboration with Mr Fred Ojeaga and other partners. Speaking during the flag off ceremony in Uromi, Edeko noted that the gesture was to provide a decent and conducive environment for learning for the school children in the community. This is actually a charity project, it is not a government funded project, my brothers and I are executing this project as a way to give back to the society for the benefit of our children.  "We are going to be renovating this Idumonza Senior Secondary school with modern building facilities " It is going to be a total rebranding of the school and hopefully, we will complete it before the new school academic calendar begins in September " It is not because we have too much money, it i...

The soaring popularity of Dorry Okojie is not a surprise to those who know or have chanced upon him. When Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a Poet , wrote that: " The heights by which great men reached and kept, were not attained by sudden flight, but they while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night" it was like he studied the life of men like Dorry Okojie. The best decision to be made by Edo people in 2024 is to elect Dorry Okojie as Governor. Here is a man who tackles challenges as they appear while at the same time working on his goals designed to reinvent Edo for greater heights. Support (Dr) Efosa Dorry Okojie for Governor, Edo 2024

From Chris Tony Akhabue The Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state, Nigeria has been confered with the CORPORATE ETHICS AND INTEGRITY COMPLIANCE AWARD, 2023 by the Center for Ethics and Self Value Orientation (CESVO). The institutional and individual awards were also confered on the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin and other members of the University's Management team at the Office of the Vice Chancellor on Friday by a Lokoja based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation (CESVO) which focuses on exposing corruption. Speaking shortly before decorating the Vice-Chancellor with the medal for both awards, the Executive Director, Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation, Prince Salih Musa Yakubu said, "This University was, at a time, among the selected ten most corrupt state-owned university in Nigeria.” According to Prince Yakubu, "The ability of the Acting Vice Chancellor to say no to cer...

There is a new trend in the occupation of public office all over the world now. People have suddenly realised that they need people with compassion, human feelings and empathy to occupy public office, especially at the executive level; because of the enormous powers the constitution of countries vests on the occupants of executive offices, like the Governor of a state in Nigeria. Even the Bible recognizes this as it affirmed that when the "righteous rules, the people rejoice". Dr Dorry Afe Efosa Okojie is a compassionate, honest and humble personality with a heart of gold. His actions at every point epitomise empathy, always thinking about how the next person can care for himself and his family. At a time like this, when everyone is looking for rulers that will empathise with them, someone who will guarantee safety net for the vulnerable, is the time to call Dr Dorry Afe Efosa Okojie who has all these qualities and fits properly as Governor of Edo State. Suppor...

As the terminal date of the expiration of the Godwin Obaseki administration draws to a close and the search for his replacement gets intense, it behoves on us all, irrespective of tribe or political party, to think deep, retrospect, putting the interest and development of the good people of Edo first above every other primordial and self serving consideration. It is at this time to adhere to the injunction that those who do not decide their future but decide to follow their habits will inadvertently allow their jaundiced and uninformed habits decide their future. We as people of Edo state have a collective future that must be guided jealously from the pretentious and unprepared impostors parading as our messiahs. This is the most crucial time to think of the collective future of Edo state above personal and other considerations to elect a visionary leader who is determined to salvage our collective socio-economic despondency through people oriented and purp...