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 Barr.Kelvin Adesotu Congratulates the Chairman Elect of Ovia South-West LGA ,his vice and all the 10 councilors elected today in the just concluded LGA election  On behalf of myself, my family, supporters, friends, and the entire Adesotu Political Family, I, Barr. Kelvin Adesotu, Former Aspirant for the Edo State House of Assembly (2023 & 2027), heartily congratulate Hon. Osarobo Osaro Anthony  on his well-deserved victory as the duly elected Chairman of the Local Government of Ovia South-West I also extend my warm congratulations to the elected Vice Chairman Hon.Bakare Issac and all the ten Councillors who emerged victorious in the just-concluded Local Government Election today. Your victories are not merely personal achievements but a clear affirmation of the confidence, trust, and hope the people have reposed in your leadership. The mandate you have received is both a great privilege and a profound responsibility to serve with integrity, fairness, humility, and un...

 EDOHERMA PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PUBLIC HEARING ON THE NATIONAL HEALTH FACILITY REGULATION AGENCY ESTABLISHMENT BILL The Edo Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) participated in the Public Hearing on the Bill for the Establishment of the National Health Facility Regulation Agency, convened by the Distinguished Senate Committee on Health at the National Assembly, Abuja. EDOHERMA submitted a comprehensive Memorandum outlining its position on the proposed legislation. While supporting the establishment of a National Healthcare Regulation Agency, the Agency emphasised that it should function strictly as a national coordinating, standard-setting and capacity-building institution that complements and strengthens State Healthcare Regulatory Agencies without interfering with, controlling, duplicating or rendering obsolete their statutory operational responsibilities. The Memorandum further noted that the current Bill contains significant gaps, drafting inconsis...

MLSCN Registrar Commends EDOHERMA's Regulatory Innovations, Pledges Partnership The Chief Executive Officer of the Edo Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA), Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide, paid a courtesy visit to the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Dr. Donald I. Ofili, at the Council's headquarters in Abuja. During the visit, Dr. Urhoghide congratulated Dr. Ofili on his appointment as Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and wished him a successful and impactful tenure. She reaffirmed EDOHERMA's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Council in advancing medical laboratory regulation, healthcare quality and patient safety in Edo State. The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to discuss areas of mutual collaboration and strategies for strengthening healthcare regulation through effective partnerships between Professional Regulatory...

EDOHERMA CEO Pays Courtesy Visit to Edo State Commissioner of Police to Strengthen Healthcare Regulation and Enforcement Collaboration The Chief Executive Officer of the Edo Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA), Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, paid a formal courtesy visit to the Edo State Commissioner of Police in his office in Benin City. The visit was aimed at ensuring reinforced collaboration and strengthening law enforcement partnerships across the state. During the strategic meeting, Dr. Urhoghide highlighted that EDOHERMA is a new agency established by law under the leadership of the Executive Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, with the explicit mandate to regulate and monitor healthcare facilities across Edo State. Addressing the Commissioner, the CEO emphasized the historical relationship between the agency and the police force, noting that the visit was vital to continue and deepen this partnership. The CEO explained that robust law enforcement support i...

EDOHERMA CEO EMPHASIZES INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION DURING VISIT TO TRADITIONAL MEDICINE BOARD CHAIRMAN The Chief Executive Officer, Edo Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide paid a visit to the Chairman of the Edo State Traditional Medicine Board at his office in Benin city. The visit was geared toward fostering inter-agency synergy and partnership. During the visit, Dr Urhoghide reaffirmed EDOHERMA’s commitment to harmonious public governance, emphasizing that there is no competition between the various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the state especially between health MDAs. The CEO underscored the core philosophy of collective responsibility, stating that all administrative bodies must work collaboratively toward the goal of building a better and more prosperous Edo State.  Addressing recent public misconceptions during the engagement, Dr Urhoghide clarified that EDOHERMA has no intention of regulating traditional medicine, expli...

Free of charge, urging practitioners not to pay any fees for obtaining such documents. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EDOHERMA, Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, stated that the clarification became necessary to eliminate misconceptions surrounding the issuance of the letters and to promote transparency in the Agency's regulatory processes. According to the CEO, the primary purpose of the Letter of Introduction is to enable EDOHERMA verify that a healthcare practitioner is actively practising within Edo State. She explained that the document supports accurate record-keeping, effective regulatory oversight, and the maintenance of a credible database of healthcare professionals operating in the State. Dr. Urhoghide-Edigin disclosed that during the Agency's recent stakeholders' engagement, representatives of the Nigerian Medical Association, the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, the Association ...

press release  NO 462/ EDSGH/2026 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE  Gov Okpebholo Celebrates Rt. Hon. Pius Odubu at 69 Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended warm felicitations to former Deputy Governor of Edo State and respected leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, on the occasion of his 69th birthday. Governor Okpebholo described Rt. Hon. Odubu as a distinguished statesman, accomplished legal practitioner, and committed party leader whose decades of service have positively impacted Edo State and Nigeria. The governor noted that throughout his public life, Rt. Hon. Odubu has demonstrated exemplary leadership, integrity, and strong commitment to the growth of democratic institutions, adding that his wealth of experience continues to serve as a source of inspiration to younger generations. "On behalf of the government and the good people of Edo State, I heartily congratulate Rt. Hon. Pius Odubu on the joyous occasi...