Day: March 19, 2022
Women Agro-processors urge government to modernize ports management system
Published by TDPel Media The Women Agro Processors Agricgen and Exporters Initiative (WAPAGEIN) has appealed to the Federal Government to modernize and transform the nation’s ports management system. The President of WAPA-GEIN, Esther Adebayo, made the call at the inauguration of the initiative and National Export Centre in Abuja. “I am of the opinion that the Federal Government should not
Ukraine War to Compound Hunger, Poverty in Africa, Experts Say
NAIROBI, KENYA — Experts warn the war in Ukraine could increase hunger and food insecurity for some people in Africa. Most African countries import wheat and vegetable oil from Ukraine and Russia, a region now engulfed in conflict since Russia invaded its neighbor. African families are feeling the pinch as prices of essential commodities increase due to persistent drought,
UN, Aid Agencies Appeal for $1.2 Billion for South Sudan Refugees
GENEVA — The U.N. Refugee Agency, UNHCR, and 102 humanitarian and developmental agencies are asking for $1.2 billion to help 2.3 million South Sudanese refugees and communities sheltering them in five countries. Nearly 4 million South Sudanese have fled nearly a decade of civil war and a peace deal that has not yet come to fruition, and they are
Ease Of Doing Business Ranking: Obaseki Ramps Up Edo’s Chances For Top Spot
Published by TDPel Media Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has added fillip to his administration’s commitment to the processes that would enable the state gain in the ease of doing business ranking and become the preferred investors’ haven. Before the latest strategy, the Edo State Investment Promotion Office, created by the Governor and headed by Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi, has
Edo begins 3-day orientation programme for Perm Secs, Commissioners
Published by TDPel Media The Edo State Government, on Thursday, commenced a three-day onboarding programme for newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries and Commissioners, to equip them with relevant information and knowledge to contribute effectively towards the realization of the government’s Making Edo Great Again (MEGA) Agenda. The programme, which is being held at the John-Odigie Oyegun Training Institute, in Benin City,
Edo assures sustained investment in healthcare sector, seeks partnership to enhance quality delivery
Published by TDPel Media The Edo State Government has pledged to sustain partnerships with stakeholders in the health sector, ensuring an improved healthcare system that will guarantee the delivery of quality and efficient healthcare services to the people. The Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., made the promise when the executives and members of the Medical and Dental
Edo commits to pensioners’ welfare, assures on clearing issues with gratuities, harmonized pay
Published by TDPel Media The Edo State Government has said that it is committed to resolving issues regarding pension gratuities and harmonized pay, noting that all issues will be cleared once an agreement has been reached with the leadership of the pensioners’ association. The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, disclosed this while addressing pensioners in
Edo engages MDAs, others on design of Benin Technical College flood control project
Published by TDPel Media The Edo State Government is engaging all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), among other stakeholders, to ensure better coordination in the delivery of its people-centric projects to the people and discourage wastage in apportioning state resources. The government, through the Edo State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (Edo NEWMAP) hosted a one-day inter-ministerial collaboration workshop