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Edo State Government

Edo State distributes input to 1,734 farmers


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The Edo State Government on Friday commenced the distribution of farm inputs and processing equipment to small-holder farmers across the seven local government areas that make up Edo South senatorial district. The distribution was done…

Edo State Empowers 2,078 farmers with irrigation facilities


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No fewer than 2,078 Small Holder Farmers (SHFs) have received Irrigation Equipment and Assets from the Edo state government . Stephen Idehenre, the state commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, flagged off the distribution of the…

Grassroots Sports Development: Edo State Enters Partnership With Olympians


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Three Nigerian Olympians have entered into a partnership with the Edo State Government to embark on sporting competitions, in a bid to discover talents in the region for international competitions. A member of Team Nigeria athletes in…

Edo state Government Begins Distribution of Inputs to Farmers


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As part of efforts to boost food security, create wealth for farmers and encourage them to improve agricultural practices, the Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has  commenced the distribution of inputs to farmers in the…

Edo State launches 2022 dry season farming, distributes irrigation equipment


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Edo State Government has launched the 2022 dry season farming with the distribution of irrigation equipment to over 500 farmers, to enhance year-round food production. The programme was launched under the Edo (FADAMA) CARES Result Area…

Edo State Commences Distribution of Irrigation Kits, Supports 516 Farmers


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The Edo State Government has commenced 2022 dry season farming, by supporting over 516 smallholder farmers with irrigation equipment to boost farming activities in the state. The items, distributed on Monday, to the Udo community, Ovia…

Edo State to Increase Investment in Oil Palm Production


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The Edo State Government has disclosed plans to bridge, at least, 20 per cent supply gap of Nigeria’s oil palm market. The state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, in a chat with newsmen said with the inflow of investment into the state through the…

Edo State To Plant 10M Trees in 10 Years


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Edo State Government says it is partnering the Royal Wood Company Nigeria Ltd. to plant 10 million trees in the next 10 years. The state commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Mr Jonathan Lawani, said this in an interview, in…

Firm Cultivates 10,000 Hectares of plantation in Edo State


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An integrated agricultural company, Saro Oil Palm Limited has embarked on pre-planting activities in preparation for the development of a 10,000-hectare oil palm plantation in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. This was…

2023: Ex-Governor, Edo State declares for Presidency 


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A former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly declared his ambition to contest for the presidential ticket of the governing All Progressives Congress, APC. Mr Oshiomhole, who made his declaration in Abuja, said he…