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 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...

 PRESS RELEASE  NO 508/ EDSGH/2026 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE  IPAC Commends Gov. Okpebholo for Conducting Free, Fair and Credible LG Election The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Dr. Bishop Akhalamhe, has commended Edo Gov. Monday Okpebholo for conducting a free, fair and credible local government election in the state. Akhalamhe, who led other members of the IPAC executive on a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, said the election was adjudged one of the best ever conducted in Edo State. He said IPAC was ready to continue collaborating with the Okpebholo led administration to ensure the governor delivers good governance to the people of Edo State. “Election has come and gone, but we congratulate you on the success of the election as winners have emerged. “The election was free, fair and credible with no issues. We will collaborate with the local government chairmen and ensure they succeed because if they succeed, it is the ...

 ABIA @ 35 A JOURNEY OF HISTORY, HOPE, UNITY AND PROGRESS On this historic and remarkable occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the creation of Abia State, I, Comrade Mark Anthony Chinedu (Hon. Senator), with immense pride and profound gratitude, join my principal and leader, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Founder and President of Masters Energy Group, together with the good people of Abia State, to celebrate our beloved God’s Own State. Abia State was created on 27 August 1991 by the Federal Military Government under the administration of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, carved out of the former Imo State. Since its creation, Abia has grown from a newly established state into a land of remarkable people, extraordinary enterprise, rich culture, intellectual excellence and immense economic potential. For 35 years, the story of Abia has been a story of resilience. It is the story of men and women who have continued to build, tr...

 HON. OYAKHILOME BELLO CELEBRATES EDO STATE AT 35 A LEGACY OF GREATNESS, UNITY AND RENEWED HOPE The APC-USA National Youth Leader, Hon. Oyakhilome Bello, warmly felicitates with the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the government and the good people of Edo State as the state marks its historic 35th anniversary. Created on 27 August 1991 from the former Bendel State, Edo has grown into a proud symbol of history, culture, resilience and excellence. Rightly known as the Heartbeat of the Nation, Edo State occupies a special place in Nigeria's story, with its people making remarkable contributions to national development and distinguishing themselves across the world through courage, enterprise and excellence. As we celebrate Edo @35, we honour our heritage, salute the sacrifices of our founding fathers and celebrate the resilient people of Edo State at home and in the diaspora, whose strength, creativity and determination continue to bring hono...

 Today, as Edo State marks 35 years since its creation, I extend my warmest greetings to all Edo people at home and in the Diaspora. The creation of Edo State on August 27, 1991, was a defining moment in our history. Thirty-five years later, we celebrate not only how far we have come, but also the responsibility we carry to build on the foundation laid by those before us and create an even better future for generations to come. Edo is blessed with a rich cultural heritage, talented and resilient people, vast economic potential and a strategic position that gives us an important role in Nigeria’s development. Our greatest strength, however, remains our people, their courage, creativity, enterprise and determination to see our state prosper. As a government, we recognise that the work of development cannot be achieved through words alone. It requires consistent action, responsible leadership and a commitment to delivering results that people can see and feel. Through our SHINE Agenda...

 PRESS RELEASE  NO 505/ EDSGH/2026 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE  Works Minister apologises over Benin-Agbor Road, orders arrest of contractors removing asphalt The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Agbor Road, which has caused them undue hardship. Umahi tendered the apology in Benin City while on an inspection tour of major Federal roads in the state alongside the governor,Sen Monday Okpebholo and ordered the arrest of contractors and concessionaires found removing asphalt from federal roads without authorisation. He commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for his commitment to infrastructure development and intervention in the rehabilitation of federal roads in the state. The minister also thanked Edo youths for remaining calm despite the hardship caused by the condition of the road, saying their restraint had helped prevent a possible bre...

PRESS RELEASE  NO 504/ EDSGH/ 2026 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE  Governor Okpebholo signs Edo Assembly funds management, judiciary autonomy bills into law Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has signed the Edo House of Assembly Funds Management Bill 2023 and the State Judiciary Financial Autonomy 2023 Amendment Bill into law. The governor signed the bills on Monday at Government House, Benin City, while receiving the Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Prince Yekini Idiaye. He commended the lawmakers for the swift passage of the legislation, saying he was pleased that the issue had been resolved. “I am indeed delighted because this has become like a controversial law, I must confess to you,” Okpebholo said. He said the three arms of government — the executive, legislature and judiciary — had distinct responsibilities and should operate within their constitutional mandates. According to him, the executive is responsible for administration and implementation, whi...

 A MOMENT OF HONOUR AND PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION The Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) proudly celebrates its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide, on her induction as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD). This prestigious fellowship is a recognition of professional excellence, leadership, service and commitment to the advancement of dentistry and healthcare. For EDOHERMA, this milestone reinforces our commitment to professionalism, excellence, integrity and service to humanity in healthcare regulation. Congratulations to our CEO on this remarkable professional milestone. EDOHERMA - Protecting Edo Lives, One Regulation at a Time.

 APC-USA NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER, HON. OYAKHILOME BELLO, JOINS GLOBAL LEADERS AT NIGERIA-CANADA SUMMIT ON DIGITAL RAILS AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH The APC-USA National Youth Leader, Hon. Oyakhilome Bello, recently participated in the prestigious Nigeria-Canada Summit on Digital Rails and Inclusive Growth at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre in Toronto, Canada. The summit brought together political leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, technology experts, development partners and members of the Nigerian diaspora to explore opportunities in investment, digital transformation, technology transfer, trade, job creation and inclusive economic growth. The engagement is significant to Nigeria as it provides an avenue to attract foreign investment, expand the digital economy, develop human capital, create employment and showcase Nigeria's vast opportunities in agriculture, solid minerals, technology, manufacturing, renewable energy, financial services and other sectors. A distinguished participa...