*Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Achievements*


The following are a list of some achievements of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-Led Government
grouped under the six thematic pillars of the state:

1) Economic Revolution
2) Infrastructural Development
3) Institutional Reforms
4) Social Welfare Enhancement
5) Environmental Sustainability
6) Culture and Tourism

1. ECONOMIC REVOLUTION

• Edo Job Initiative; over 150,000 beneficiaries and more
• Establishment of Edo Innovation Hub, popularly referred to as “The South-South Silicon
Valley”; over 22,000 beneficiaries and more
• Creation of Edo Production Center to drive industrial development and create jobs
• Launch of Edo State Oil Palm Program (ESOPP); N69 billion committed by the CBN
• 10,000 hectares across 3 senatorial districts adopted for rice production
• Remodeling and re-equipping of the Government Science and Technical College (GSTC)

2. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

• Emotan Garden Housing; 100 out of 1,440 units completed
• Establishment of Jara Mall with additional branches
• New automated model for revenue collection; implementation of the Edo Revenue
Administrative System (ERAS)
• Ugboha/Uromi and Auchi water projects
• Construction of the Edo State Secretariat complex, Block C and Block D has been
completed.
• Construction/Renovation of roads across the 3 senatorial districts of the state including;
368 road contracts awarded; 274 road projects completed including:
Construction of Lucky Way
- Irhirhi-Aruogba-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road
- Rehabilitation of Secretariat Road, Igarra
- Textile Mill Road (completed)
- Ugbor-Amagba (completed)
- Ekehuan Road (ongoing)
- Road construction project at Obakhavbaye (ongoing).
- Rehabilitation of Uzebba-Ukpoje-Akagbor Road
- Construction of Orhodua Bridge
• Reduced cost of Certificates of Occupancy to N50,000
• Renovation of High Court Complex
• Tayo Akpata University, Abudu Campus (completed)
• Ossiomo Power Plant; 55 megawatt capacity (completed)
• Azura-Edo 461 MW open cycle gas turbine power station
• Inauguration of Benin River Port, Gelegele project(project ongoing)
• Creation of Edo Modular Refinery (95% ready for commissioning)
• Construction of Ikpoba River dam
• Establishment of Benin Enterprise Park (ongoing)
• Renovation of Oba Akenzua Cultural Center
• Construction of Judges Quarters (completed)
• Construction of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi (ongoing)
• Laying of fiber optic for faster internet speeds with collaboration with MainOne; 450km
street by street fibre deployed in Benin City.
• Construction of modern car park.(ongoing)

3. INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS

• Wabizigan launched: launch of new security architecture and implementation of Security
Management Information System.
• Implementation of State Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS)
•Setting up Edo security network to combat crime

• Development and passage of a consolidated Public Financial Management (PFM) and
Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) for better financial management.
• Inauguration of Industrial Court in Edo State.
• Implementation of Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy for better control of
Government’s resources.
• New and better EDSTMA: The Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency
(EDSTMA) has been revamped and repositioned for better service delivery to citizens.
• Contributory Pension Scheme for local government workers established.
• Eradication Community Development Associations (CDA’s) from our communities and
stopped Agberos from collecting revenues for Edo State Government.
• Creation of online website "EdoMonitorMe" Portal for transparency and monitoring of
projects.

4. SOCIAL WELFARE ENHANCEMENT

• Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EDOBEST) programme: implementation of
modern teaching techniques and technology.
• Over 11,000 teachers trained across the state
• Edo State Sports Commission Bill passed into law and Edo State Sports Commission
established
• Over a million textbooks distributed across the state
• Establishment of Edo State Task Force on Human Trafficking to curb irregular migration
and human trafficking
• Launch of Edo State Health Insurance Scheme to quality and affordable health care
services for citizens.
• Twenty primary healthcare centers revamped.
• New Central Hospital opened
• Renovation and facilities upgrade of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
• Violence against Persons Bill has been signed into law to addres

5. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

•Commencement of reclamation of erosion damaged embankment along Upper Mission
Road by Temboga.
• Remediation measures in Auchi through the Nigeria Erosion Watershed Management
Project (NEWMAP).
• Operation Clean up Edo Project has put in place to prevent indiscriminate dumping of
waste

6. CULTURE AND TOURISM

• Successful hosting of the 2019 National Festival for Arts and Culture.
• Reintroduction of Culture Clubs in public schools

GOVERNOR GODWIN OBASEKI’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST
COVID – 19
SCREENING AND TESTING

• Primary Health-care centres spread across the 18 LGAs, with 62 designated screening
centres
• Private Health-care centres across Benin City with 40 designated as screening centres
across Benin City.
• Mobile Screening centres across 6 LGAs, with 78 Screening point spread across respective
wards: 12 wards respectively in Oredo and Etsako-West LGA, 10 wards respectively in
Egor, Ikpoba-Okha, Esan West and Ovia North-East LGA.
• 64,200 persons have been screened via mobile screening centres, with 2,361 suspected
cases with samples collected. 51% Male screened and 49% Female.
• More than 500,000 persons screened via the fixed screening centres (Private and Primary Health-care
Total of 276,200 persons screened so far.

FACILITIES
• Setting up and equipping of 3 isolation facilities in Stella-Obasanjo Hospital, University of
Benin Teaching Hospital, and Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.
• Purchase and installat of 2 new PCR machines at Stella-Obasanjo Hospital and University
of Benin Teaching Hospital.
• Purchase 18,000 Rapid Testing Kit (RTK).
• Acquisition of 4 Autoclave machines
• Establishment a Covid-19 support call centre to manage questions and quarries from
citizens.
• Upgrade of Emergency Operation Center (EOC) at the Hospital Management Board
complex with support from the USAid department carried out an
TRAINING
• Training of 4,218 health personnel to effectively fight the COVID-19.
• Special training to be organized for Helpline call attendants. Public health experts to be
included as trainers.
MOTIVATION
• H.E Godwin Obaseki approved a hazard allowance ranging from N90,000 to N300,000 for
frontline health worker.


*And many more to be updated*




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*Obaseki: We’ve laid foundation for economic growth, devt in Edo, Nigeria*

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government has over the past seven and half years focused on transformative reforms across various sectors of the State’s economy, repositioning the Edo State as a leading subnational in terms of GDP growth.

Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital, said the reforms in agriculture, energy, technology, economy, security and manpower development, among others, have laid the foundation for economic growth and development in the State and nation.

Reeling of some of his government’s achievements over the last seven years, Obaseki stated, “We have built institutions, empowered our people with skills, and ensured they are gainfully employed and seven years after, we are ranked as one of the top States in terms of GDP growth in Nigeria.”

He continued: “In the last seven years, we have improved our security architecture, ensuring our people walk freely as the ability to restore security gives confidence to our people who come back home to invest in our State.

“Before now, our young ones traveled at will to seek greener pastures but our administration in 2017 got the report about how desperate our youths are traveling out but we have changed the narrative.”

According to him, “As I wind down as governor, I am leaving a strong State economically; agricultural production has been ramped up significantly. We are leaving a State that is the most digitally connected in Nigeria today as we have laid over 2,000km of fiber optic connection across the State and we have connected the 18 LGAs in our State.

“We are leaving a State that is leading in terms of electricity generation. We have Azura Power contributing to the stability of the national grid and we also have Ossiomo Power. Investors are ready to support our initiatives in the State. We have the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Law that allows us to regulate those who want to generate and distribute electricity in Edo State.”

He added, “We have made considerable progress as we have laid the basis for economic growth and development in Edo State and Nigeria.”

*We’ve decentralized Edo’s healthcare system, building over 100 PHCs, says Obaseki*

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government has in the last seven years and a half years focused on revamping and upgrading the State’s health sector, decentralizing the system and bringing quality and effective healthcare services closer to the people.

Obaseki said this when he inspected the progress of work at the ongoing reconstruction of Aruogba Primary Healthcare Center (PHC) in Oredo Local Government Area of the State.

Noting that the government has refurbished over 40 PHCs and is building over 100 others across the State, the governor said part of his administration’s health improvement plan was first to build neighborhood clinics of high standards which will help patients get quality health care regardless of their location in the State.

He said, “About seven years ago when we started our health improvement plan, we did say that the goal was to make sure that every citizen in Edo State does not drive a certain distance to seek healthcare. One of the major plans at that time was to focus on what you call Primary Healthcare Centers, that is neighborhood clinics, making sure you build infrastructure where people can easily go to get first-line health care.

“The plan is to build 100 of these facilities across the State. We have many of these existing in one form or the other. The plan is to continue to upgrade and improve them. The key to this is not the quality of the building but the quality of the people to manage it.

“This has led to our investment in our healthcare institutions like the School of Nursing and the School of Health Technology. These schools will provide the manpower required to man these facilities across the State.”

Obaseki further noted, “The important thing is to decentralize the healthcare system, no more central hospital as every ward and populated neighborhood must have a neighborhood clinic which is called the primary health center with all the basic facilities as seen here.

“The Aruogba Primary Healthcare Center has a 14-bed facility-seven for males and seven for females, theater, and accommodation for doctors, among others.”

“We are trying to build about 100 of these and today, we have refurbished about 40 and have 60 more to go,” he added.

*Obaseki inspects ongoing devt of Edo Radisson Hotel, says project to be completed in November*

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the 170-room Edo Radisson Hotel will be completed before the end of his administration in November 2024.

Obaseki gave the assurance during a meeting with a team and officials from Radisson Hotel, Dubai after which he led the team on a tour of the facilities to inspect and ascertain the progress of work done in the last three months.

The governor said, “A great amount of work has been done in the last three months, as the facial aspect of the hotel is being cleaned up and a lot of work is going on in all the floors. I am quite satisfied with the progress of work as we are making very fast progress. We are optimistic that the project will be completed in due time.

“We are here today to inspect and make sure it fits the Radisson Hotel standard. We have a team from Radisson Dubai to look at the project. Before the team lends their name to any project, they make sure it meets certain minimum international standards. From the brief meeting we had with them, they are satisfied that we are on track.

“This project will be completed before I leave office in November 2024,” the governor reassured.

Other government officials at the inspection include the Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.; Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, and Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, amongst others.

The hotel, which is the Radisson Group’s 12th hotel in Nigeria, officially marks its debut in Benin City.

The hotel’s array of Scandinavian-inspired accommodations will range from contemporary standard rooms to expansive executive suites, including a presidential suite.

Creating a social hub for delectable cuisine, the hotel’s gastronomic offering will include a lobby bar and café, an all-day dining restaurant as well as a pool bar and grill. To provide a harmonious stay, guests can also unwind in the hotel’s gym and spa.

The Radisson Hotel Benin City is situated in the prime Government Reserved Area (GRA). Conveniently accessible via the airport and Benin-Sapele roads, the two main arteries of the city, the hotel is just five minutes-drive from the Benin Airport and on the doorstep of the Benin Golf Course and the city’s commercial center.

It is also within close proximity to various security offices, such as the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force, providing an additional security presence in the vicinity of the hotel.

The hotel’s meetings and events spaces will consist of a-507sqm sub-divisible ballroom, three meeting rooms and a pre-function area for a wide range of tailored events.

*PHOTO CAPTION*

L-R: Consultant, COSTEC, Agele Alufohai; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., during the 170-room Edo Radisson Hotel, in Benin City, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Dr Asue Ighodalo emerging as the candidate of PDP shows Edo is not ready to or will never go back to EGYPT. Congratulations once more to the "Man wen sabi".

Congratulations to Dr Asue Ighodalo "The Man Wen Sabi"

@Governor Godwin Obaseki is always there for the people of Edo state. His mission and vision is clear. May God in his infinite mercies continue to bless and protect him for us.

H E Governor Godwin Obaseki has proven to the world that he is truly a technocrat and not a politician. More wins to the BEST amongst equals.

I must start by giving Kudos to H E Governor Godwin Obaseki for all his effort in creating Jobs for the people of Edo state and beyound. The more investors come in the more jobs our people will get and @ the same time growing the economy of the state. The future of Edo is secured by your creativity. God bless and protect you Sir.

To the glory of God i celebrate H E Governor Godwin Obaseki for all he's done in the last seven years of his administration and sincerely in my Opinion i don't need anybody to convince me that he's the "BEST" since 1999 and by the special grace of God he's going to finish well in Edo state.

A drowning man has no shame in his dictionary

A beautiful development for the people of Edo state now that schools are about to resume @ least it will help parents to cushion the effects of high cost of transportation in the state.

We thank Governor Obaseki for this implementation and thank God too the people in question appreciates it.

Beautiful development for the civil servants in Edo State. It shows how committed the state government it towards workers welfare

Your Excellency personally i thank you for always putting Edo State first. I thank God because haters can no longer sleep

Light and Darkness can meet. We must return the lions and tigers back to their permanent home!!!

#EdoFirst
#VotePDP

I want to repeat myself again Governor Obaseki remains the "BEST" since democracy started i e 1999. He's major problem is commissioning he does not believe in wasting tax payers money all in guise of commissioning a project. In his words the money can be used to fix other things that needs government attention

PDP all the way!!!!

#Edofirst
#VotePDP

May God continue to bless the Governor for his works so far and we pray he continues so that areas where his attention is needed will also benefit.

#EdoFirst
#EdoPDP

The good people of Edo should please come out enmass to help the Governor catch the lions and tigers that has been let loose so we can safely return them to the zoo.

#EdoFirst
#VotePDP

The Governor has done well by my overall assessment and i think all "MUST" join hands to support him to continue in his good works for the state.

H E Governor Obaseki is one who believes in the judiciary and as such respects the ruling of the S C.

#EdoFirst
#VotePDP

Going back to Egypt can never be an option. The future of our kids "MUST" be protected by coming out en mass to Vote.

#EdoFirst
#VotePDP

Governor Obaseki's led administration has shown that with the right person @ the helm of affairs a lot can be achieved. Going back to Egypt can't be an option.

#Edofirst
#Votepdp

My father's land was sold by the land grabbers in Upper so I m 100% in support of what the Government of Edo state doing to put a final stop to land grabbing and prosecute those caught in the act.

*Beyond lies, APC has nothing to offer; Edo people will reject them again and again*
The APC has built its political foundation on a web of lies and deceit. They have consistently demonstrated incompetence at all levels of governance, crumbling our economy and leaving our people to suffer in hunger and abject poverty.

Despite their failures, they have rigged their way, retaining power at the center against the will of millions of Nigerians, and just like they did in September 2020, the party is once again fighting for legitimacy in Edo State through the upcoming March 11 House of Assembly elections. But we are not worried because the Edo people have resoundingly rejected them before, and no amount of propaganda or disinformation can change that.

Edo people will not forget in a hurry the flagrant intimidation, chaos, and misrule during the reign of APC in the state and are sure to vote only PDP candidates in the March 11 House of Assembly elections. The name Tony ‘Kabaka’ still rings the bell of fear, torment, and pain in the minds of Edo people and we are never going back to the reign of lions and tigers.

Edo voters are wise are know that the PDP is the best choice for the progress and prosperity of the State. We will not allow lies and propaganda by the APC to cloud our judgment and stop us from making informed decisions for a better future for ourselves and our unborn children.

*On Saturday, it is PDP or nothing*

*Vote PDP, Vote Progress*

I guess we know those who contributed in killing our economy and those who stole our collective mandate.

#Edofirst
#VotePDP

Your Excellency in my opinion you are the best to govern Edo since 1999! i sincerely pray to our heavenly father to guide and protect you always.