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EDOHERMA CEO Bags Integrity Award, Lauds State Reforms The Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA), Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, has been officially inducted as an Integrity Ambassador and presented with the Certificate of Integrity and Stewardship by the Center for Peace and Self Value Re-Orientation during a special presentation held at her office in Benin city.  Speaking on the collective efforts behind the agency's success, Dr Urhoghide-Edigin, expressed profound appreciation for the EDOHERMA dedicated team and extended gratitude to the Executive Governor of Edo State for establishing the much needed Regulatory agency.  Highlighting EDOHERMA's expanded scope beyond regulating and monitoring health facilities to encompass public health spaces, the CEO emphasized the implementation of robust Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and emergency preparedness certifications.  The CEO urged the public to utilize the o...

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR. ADESUWA URHOGHIDE-EDIGIN CEO, Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) Today, we proudly join the well-wishers and the entire staff of the Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) in celebrating a remarkable leader, a visionary professional and a passionate force for a healthier Edo State. Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin has demonstrated commendable commitment to strengthening healthcare regulation, promoting quality standards, protecting patients and advancing safer and more accessible healthcare services across Edo State. EDOHERMA’s mandate covers the regulation, monitoring and quality assurance of healthcare services and facilities throughout the state.  A significant milestone under the agency’s growing impact is its recognition at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026, where EDOHERMA was among the Edo State institutions recognised under the Digital Inclusion & Rural Access (Healthcare) category. The ...

 JUSTICE FOR WAGBAFOR OSASENAGA ENGELS JNR  5-YEAR-OLD CHILD ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED WITH HOT WATER IN EDO STATE The case involving Wagbafor Osasenaga Engels Jnr, a five-year-old child in Edo State, deserves urgent attention from the relevant authorities, child-rights organisations, the media and the general public. According to the information made available to us, the young child allegedly suffered serious burn injuries after hot water was poured on him during a dispute involving his mother and a woman identified as Osazeme Osaro. We understand that the Police have been contacted and that an arrest was made in connection with the incident. However, there are concerns and allegations that individuals connected to the accused may be attempting to use financial resources, influence or prominent contacts to interfere with the process and push for an informal settlement. These allegations should themselves be properly investigated. No individual should be condemned without due proces...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE APC-USA NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER, HON. BELLO OYAKHILOME, ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE EDO STATE APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL (DIASPORA) Heartfelt congratulations to my leader and mentor, Hon. Bello Oyakhilome, on your well-deserved appointment as a member of the Edo State APC Presidential Campaign Council (Diaspora). This appointment represents recognition of your dedication, loyalty, hard work and continued commitment to the growth and advancement of the party in the Diaspora. Your efforts in promoting the party, mobilising support and strengthening its presence among Nigerians abroad have continued to distinguish your service. Your inclusion in this important campaign council reflects the confidence placed in your experience, capacity, commitment and ability to contribute meaningfully to the assignment ahead. It is also a recognition of the value of consistent service, sacrifice and dedication to the political family. Hon. Bello, this is more than an...

 EDOHERMA WINS eGOVERNMENT AWARD FOR DIGITAL INCLUSION AND RURAL ACCESS Seven-month-old Agency earns national recognition for technology-driven healthcare regulation The Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has received the eGovernment Award for Digital Inclusion and Rural Access, in recognition of its use of technology to strengthen healthcare regulation and extend regulatory access across Edo State. The award was presented at the eGovernment Awards Gala Dinner at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, marking a significant achievement for an Agency that has been in operation for just eight months. The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, led the Edo State delegation to the awards ceremony, where the State recorded an impressive outing across categories. His presence underscored the State Government’s commitment to digital transformation, innovation and the deployment of technology to improve public service delivery. Since commencing operat...

 WORLD SEPSIS DAY 2026 Theme: “Invest in Sepsis- Save Lives.” A patient should not walk into a health facility with one illness and leave with a life-threatening infection acquired while receiving care. Yet this remains a real patient-safety concern. Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection that can rapidly progress to organ failure and death. While infections may originate in the community, sepsis can also arise from healthcare-associated infections acquired during treatment and care. At a recent international medical conference in Egypt attended by the CEO of EDOHERMA, a presentation highlighted the significant relationship between sepsis and deficiencies in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), citing poor IPC practices in hospitals as contributing to 73% of the sepsis burden discussed in that presentation The wider global evidence is equally concerning. The World Health Organization estimates that 15 out of every 1,000 hospitalised patients develop sepsis as a compl...

 HON. AMB. MALEKE IDOWU MOYE CONGRATULATES EMPEROR JARRETT TENEBE ON HIS BIRTHDAY I join hundreds of thousands of our great party faithful across Edo State and beyond to warmly felicitate with our esteemed Digital Chairman, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, on the auspicious occasion of your birthday anniversary. Today, we celebrate a visionary, strategic, dynamic, and purpose-driven leader whose unwavering commitment to the growth, unity, cohesion, and advancement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State remains truly commendable. Your leadership is distinguished by political sagacity, courage, innovation, resilience, strategic communication, and an exceptional capacity to mobilize people and ideas toward a common purpose. Through your dedication, loyalty, and selfless service, you have continued to strengthen the party, inspire confidence among our teeming members, and contribute significantly to building a more formidable and united political family. As you celebrate this remar...

HON. AMB. MALEKE IDOWU MOYE CONGRATULATES EMPEROR JARRETT TENEBE ON HIS BIRTHDAY I join hundreds of thousands of our great party faithful across Edo State and beyond to warmly felicitate with our esteemed Digital Chairman, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe , on the auspicious occasion of your birthday anniversary. Today, we celebrate a visionary, strategic, dynamic, and purpose-driven leader whose unwavering commitment to the growth, unity, cohesion, and advancement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State remains truly commendable. Your leadership is distinguished by political sagacity, courage, innovation, resilience, strategic communication, and an exceptional capacity to mobilize people and ideas toward a common purpose . Through your dedication, loyalty, and selfless service, you have continued to strengthen the party, inspire confidence among our teeming members, and contribute significantly to building a more formidable and united political family. As you celebrate this remark...

 MALEKE IDOWU MOYE A STRATEGIC CHOICE FOR A NEW ESOA By Mark Anthony  The appointment of Hon. Amb. Maleke Idowu Moye as Director-General of the Edo State Orientation Agency (ESOA) represents a strategic investment in experience, competence, vision and effective public communication. With a background spanning media, entertainment, public communication, advocacy and international engagements, Maleke brings to ESOA a broad perspective and a strong understanding of the power of communication in shaping public perception, strengthening civic consciousness and building meaningful connections between government and citizens. At a time when effective communication is central to good governance, ESOA needs a leadership capable of moving beyond conventional information dissemination to building active engagement, public awareness, civic responsibility and trust. Maleke's experience and exposure position him to provide the creative and strategic leadership required to reposition the age...

 PRESS RELEASE  NO 517/ EDSGH/ 2026 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE  Okpebholo charges newly sworn-in LG chairmen to prioritise grassroots development Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has charged the newly sworn-in Local Government Chairmen in the state to prioritise grassroots development, shun corruption and justify the confidence reposed in them by the people. Okpebholo gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the 18 local government chairmen held at Festival Hall, Government House, Benin, on Friday.  He described their emergence as the beginning of a new chapter in grassroots governance and development in the state. The governor said the recent Local Government elections were free, fair and credible, adding that the turnout demonstrated the growing confidence of the people in democracy and his administration. According to him, local governments, being the closest tier of government to the people, have a greater responsibility to ensure that development re...

 OFFICIAL STATEMENT ABIA REJOICE MOVEMENT DISTANCES ITSELF FROM CHIEF ETUGO OGAH’S CAMPAIGN AND REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR DR. ALEX OTTI The Abia Rejoice Movement, the largest and most formidable socio-political movements in Abia State, wishes to unequivocally inform the general public, members of the political community, supporters, and the people of Abia State that it has completely dissociated itself from the gubernatorial campaign and political ambition of Chief Etugo Ndubuisi Ogah. For the avoidance of doubt, Chief Etugo Ndubuisi Ogah does not represent, speak for, or act on behalf of the Abia Rejoice Movement. Any attempt to suggest otherwise is false, misleading, and completely unauthorized. The Movement therefore calls on Chief Ogah to immediately desist from using the name, identity, structure, platform, or brand of Abia Rejoice Movement to promote his personal political ambition. The Movement's name is not available for personal political appropriation, and no individual shoul...

HON. OYAKHILOME BELLO CONGRATULATES HON. MALEKE IDOWU MOYE. On His Well-Deserved Appointment as Director-General, Edo State Orientation Agency (ESOA) The APC-USA National Youth Leader, Hon. Oyakhilome Bello, warmly congratulates Hon. Maleke Idowu Moye on his well-deserved appointment as the Director-General of the Edo State Orientation Agency (ESOA). This appointment is a fitting recognition of your leadership capacity, competence, dedication, integrity, and commitment to public service. It is a well-deserved elevation that reflects the confidence reposed in your ability to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Edo State. As you assume this important responsibility, I am confident that your wealth of experience, vision, and passion for service will bring renewed energy, professionalism, innovation, and impactful transformation to the Edo State Orientation Agency. Your new role provides another significant platform to promote civic responsibility, positive values, public enlight...

 A DISTINGUISHED BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT MR. AITY JAMES EMMANUEL On this remarkable occasion of your birthday, 4th September, the entire family of Comrade Mark Anthony Chinedu (Hon. Senator) proudly celebrates and honours an exceptional brother, distinguished professional, and an invaluable member of our family, Mr. Aity James Emmanuel. A man of exceptional intellect, admirable character, professional distinction, and uncommon wisdom, you have carved an enviable niche for yourself as a Chartered Accountant, demonstrating excellence, diligence, integrity, and remarkable mastery of your profession. Beyond your professional accomplishments, you are a man of substance, a pillar of the family, and a dependable voice of wisdom. Your humility, maturity, thoughtful counsel, and genuine concern for the wellbeing of others have earned you immense respect and admiration. You have continually exemplified leadership through wisdom, unity, compassion, and love, contributi...

A DISTINGUISHED BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT MR. AITY JAMES EMMANUEL On this remarkable occasion of your birthday, 4th September, the entire family of Comrade Mark Anthony Chinedu (Hon. Senator) proudly celebrates and honours an exceptional brother, distinguished professional, and an invaluable member of our family, Mr. Aity James Emmanuel. A man of exceptional intellect, admirable character, professional distinction, and uncommon wisdom, you have carved an enviable niche for yourself as a Chartered Accountant, demonstrating excellence, diligence, integrity, and remarkable mastery of your profession. Beyond your professional accomplishments, you are a man of substance, a pillar of the family, and a dependable voice of wisdom. Your humility, maturity, thoughtful counsel, and genuine concern for the wellbeing of others have earned you immense respect and admiration. You have continually exemplified leadership through wisdom, unity, compassion, and love, contributing me...

 PRESS RELEASE  NO 516/ EDSGH/2026 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE  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 Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Consumer Protection Committee 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 al...

 EDOHERMA SHUTS DOWN JESS ROYAL HOSPITAL OVER ALLEGED REGISTRATION VIOLATION CLARIFIES THAT ANPMP MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT AUTHORISE HEALTH FACILITY OPERATIONS The Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has directed the Jess Royal Hospital to immediately cease all healthcare operations following alleged discovery that the Health Facility had operated for over 10 years without registration with the Edo State Ministry of Health and was not also registered with EDOHERMA. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EDOHERMA, Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the initial discovery was made during the Agency's monitoring exercise at an orphanage located within the same building, where the CEO engaged the Hospital owner, who informed her that the Facility was not registered with the Edo State Government but that he was a member of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP). The CEO immediately clarified that membership of ANPMP does not consti...