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| Re: Is This Benin City? by chelseabmw(m): 10:37pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
Missy B: Royal Marble?So u logde there right? |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 10:39pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
Redman44: He's doing something, just try to listen to the news. Poverty Alleviation: EDSG distributes income generating equipment By KEN ABU BENIN CITY – Edo State Government yesterday demonstrated its resolve to eradicate poverty to the barest minimum in the state by distributing in come generating equipment worth over N2.2 million to less privileged indigenes of Egor local government with a passionate appeal to the recipients to ensure that the equipment are appropriately utilized to improve their standard of living. The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bright Omokhodion who represented the state Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole at the presentation ceremony of the income generating equipment which were procured by the Egor Local Government Chairman, Hon. Crosby Eribo commended the initiative of the Local Government Council. He said the state government at this stage of development deemed it fit through the Director of Poverty Alleviation, Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Igbafe to provide income-generating equipment for the less previledged indigenes of the state. He commended the Egor Local government Council and the Director of Poverty Alleviation for reaching out to the less priviledged people who really need assistance from government. According to him, the beneficiaries who are chosen from each of the wards in Egor should not misuse this opportunity and should protect the equipment jealously by putting them to productive use. “Let them generate means of livelihood for you and thereby society will not see you as parasites,” he noted. The Chairman of Egor Local Government, Hon. Crosby Eribo who made the donations to the less previledged through the office of the Director of Poverty Alleviation programme disclosed that the initiative was the first of its kind in the state. http://nigerianobservernews.com/01072010/news/othernews3.html |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by chelseabmw(m): 10:43pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
binigurl07: yes.everything u see here is for real |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 10:47pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
Construction of link roads begins in Benin City The Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has flagged-off the construction of twelve link roads that will put a stop to the flooding at the five junction in Benin City. Speaking to the residents of Ivbiye Street, while flagging-off the construction of the network of roads in the area that had been abandoned for over thirty-five years, the state governor assured that when completed, the problem of flooding at the five junction would be a thing of the past. According to him, the state government awarded the job to a reputable contractor; Hi-tech that has been performing very well in Lagos. “We are bringing a company with a reputation to construct the roads that will have street lights, walkways and covered drainage,” he said. He disclosed that, the state government is planning for the twenty-first century, because the people deserve the best, and they are going to get the best”. He further noted that the link roads to the five-junction were abandoned for too long which is responsible for the area always being flooded anytime it rains. Engineer Danny Abbord of Hi-tech Construction Company Limited, said the project will be completed within the next fifteen months. While commending the state government for coming to their rescue as another rainy season approaches, the residents who lamented that they have lost not less than three buildings due to the flooding, disclosed that the government last worked on the roads thirty-five years ago during the administration of Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. The governor also flagged-off the expansion of the Siluko Road in Benin City. http://www.edostate.gov.ng/infra1.php |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 10:48pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole first priority on being sworn in, was to announce an intervention programme that would create between 5000 and 10,000 jobs in order to reduce the level of unemployment prevalent among the Edo youths. This is social responsibility and a welfarist development programme that was unheard of in the state with just a scoop. Edo YES is a massive public works programme targeting mainly young people. The employment is of two categories- skilled and unskilled. The essence is to use a labour-based approach to carry out our urban renewal programme, especially in the areas of basic road rehabilitation and maintenance and sanitation. This will serve as an intervention measure to address the unemployment crisis. The committee under the Edo Youth Empowerment Scheme (EDO YES) set up for the purpose on November 20th, 2008 had on February 6th submitted its reports to the state governor. About 5,323 youths after being randomly selected by use of computers have being employed in the first phase. Out of this number, 175 are non indigenes. Currently, more people are being employed now and undergoing screening under the Edo YES program. EDO YES TRAINING PROGRAMME- THE FLAGGING OFF IN http://www.edostate.gov.ng/edo_yes.php |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 10:58pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
EDO GOVT. TO SUPPORT ENTERPRENEURS The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment towards growing the economy of the state via partnership with the private sector and entrepreneurs. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Policy and Economic Strategy Taiwo Akerele made this statement at Ewohimi yesterday while on a special inspection visit to a Cassava Processing Company, Idesan Agro Allied Company a private initiative located at Ewohimi Igueben Local Government area of Edo state. He stated that “The position of the Oshiomhole administration is very clear on small scale industries development, our role is to ensure that maximum security is guaranteed and necessary infrastructure put in place as applicable in Western countries” Mr Akerele who is also a coordinating member of the Edo State Economic Strategy Team declared at the occasion that with the initiative of the owners of the cassava plant, government is further emboldened to fast-track negotiations with development partners such as banks, micro credit institutions and some Federal agencies in order to make access to capital less cumbersome and more encouraging to industries located in Edo State. The Senior aide to Governor Oshiomhole declared categorically at the occasion that at no point will Government distribute cash to small scale owners in the state as being rumored, he stated that however “our strategy is to reduce unemployment by over 60% by directly attracting investors into the state who will in turn employ our skilled youths, especially graduates and technicians”. He disclosed at the occasion that the State government is right now designing a framework that will make industries operating in the state attractive to banks for credit packaging. However, the small industries must ensure they imbibe a good book keeping culture, ensuring sound and good ethical values, separating individual interest from company’s productivity, imbibe a banking culture and a well thought out succession strategy. Earlier in a remark the Managing Director of Idesan Agro Allied Company, Mr Jacob Osirebo had passionately appealed to the state Government to come to the Company’s aide financially and through other means for the plant to start production within the next few months. He said whatever facility is on ground in the company was through his personal effort and hard earned savings for many years. He stated that the company has capacity to generate employment for 21 Nigerians in the first instance while additional 20 jobs will be added when other plants starts production. Like many others scattered all over the state, Idesan Agro Allied Industries is a private initiative that has the capacity to process cassava into flour and other finished products. http://www.edostate.gov.ng/eve1.php |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 11:01pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
Workers to earn more in new structure A NEW pay structure, which will consider the effects of the global financial crisis, is on the way. The National Minimum Wage Committee has broken into four consultation groups to produce a Living Wage structure. The committee, headed by a former Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Alfa Belgore, may adopt Ghana’s model by putting in place a Permanent Wage Policy, it was learnt at the weekend. But in implementing the new wage structure, the government is considering either staff review or employment embargo to be able to cope with the cost. The committee and other stakeholders agreed in October to change the present wage structure. The committee decided to break into four groups, headed by some ministers, to work out modalities for the new pay structure. A source, who spoke in confidence, said: "The four groups are already consulting many stakeholders on the way forward. "One of the options being weighed is the payment of a Living Wage to workers so that they can have a fulfilled career. "We are also looking at the Ghanaian model which requires putting in place a Permanent Wage Policy without having to go through industrial crisis to secure wage increase. "The warlike manner being adopted by labour on wage increase does not speak well of us as a nation. "Once we put a wage policy in place, negotiation will always be on percentage increase because the policy would have regulated the period. For instance, if we have a policy to review wages every four or five years, it would be a permanent thing and such a system will be less rancorous. "Recently in Ghana when it was time to increase wages, the workers demanded 800 per cent increase but after negotiation, in line with economic realities, the parties agreed on about 15-16 per cent increase. "In our own case, Labour is asking for about N52,000 minimum wage, which is about 650% to 700% increase, depending on whether you are a Federal or State worker." Asked if the government will be able to accommodate a wage increase in 2010 budget, the source, who is a member of the committee, said: "There are two options which the Belgore committee would have to choose to make this possible. "There will be wage increase but with two costs of either staff review (retrenchment) or a temporary employment embargo. "These two alternatives will form the last segment of the Belgore Committee’s assignment." It was, however, not clear as at press time when the committee will complete its assignment. The source added: "Certainly, it will be next year but I cannot tell you the time. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is coordinating the wage issue." The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) agreed in October that there is need to jack up the minimum wage, which is between N5,500 and N6,500. The minimum wage came about eight years ago following the passing of the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 into law. ; Although the Act allows a 12.5 to 15 per cent wage adjustment, the NLC said the percentage increase is no longer realistic because of the biting effects of the global financial downturn on workers. ; Based on the agitation, the House of Representatives proposed a N30,000 minimum wage. A bill on the N30,000 wage has been read in the House of Representatives. A committee is examining it. President Yar’Adua is said to have rejected the N30,000 minimum wage proposal. BACK http://www.edostate.gov.ng/workers.php |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 11:03pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
Beautification/Environment change, focus of govt - Gov Beautification and Environment change is one of the main thrusts of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole-led administration in Edo State. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Momoh who represented Governor Adams Oshiomhole at the Free Eye Cataract Operation sponsored by Okomu National Park in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State said more than 60% of this year’s budget has been channelled into Beautification, hence the drastic change currently going on at the city centre and other areas in the state. Dr. Momoh stressed that because of the emphasis government put on forestry, it has put an end to indiscriminate issuance of licence, adding that “our wealth is in the environment and every aspect of it was important”. He said government appreciates the effort of Okomu National Park towards private partnership for liaising with AP Leventis Hotel towards donating Okomu Hotel to the services of the National Park. Dr. Moses Momoh called on traditional rulers and community leaders in the area to co-operate with Okomu National Park Free Cataract Eye Operation Programme, stressing that once a person’s vision is improved his Economic position will also improve. He promised that government will look into their request including roads and the matter of Yoruba cocoa farmers. In a key note address, the Conservator – General, National Park Service, Alhaji H.T. Abubakar disclosed that the National Park Services was established to ensure that natural resources are used wisely and in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the present and future generations. He said unless communities change their attitude towards park officials and embrace the principles of conservation we cannot achieve the desired result. Alhaji Abubakar stressed that the need to conserve biological diversity was becoming more pertinent now that the world is facing the challenges of Global Warming and climate change. He therefore urged that all hands must be on deck to mitigate the effects of climate change and “make the earth safe for us to dwell.” He announced that AP Leventis Foundation has donated Okomu Hotel to the National Park Service and hope that the donation of this hotel would go a long way in boosting tourism activities in and around the park. The Conservation – General appealed passionately to the Executive Governor to use his good office to make the Udo – Nikorogha road motorable at all seasons to promote tourism and enhance the economic well-being of the communities. In a welcome address the Conservator of Okomu National Park, Y.M. Kolo said that studies have shown that the highest prevalence of blindness was in the rural areas and majority of blindness of eyes defect was due to cataract, hence Okomu National Park was partnering with African Cataract and Eye Foundation (ACEF), adding that with the flag-off of the free Eye Cataract Operation it will make “the Blind to see”. The highlights of the ceremony was the flag-off of the free Eye Cataract Operation by the Comrade Governor, represented by Dr. Moses Momoh, Commissioner for Health and presentation of 20 mackintosh mattresses, pillows, and blankets to Nikorogha Community Health Centre. http://www.edostate.gov.ng/beautification.php |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 11:03pm On Jul 02, 2010 |
EDSG BEGINS DUALISATION OF AIRPORT ROAD In a bid to restore the state Master Plan, Edo State Government yesterday commenced the expansion of Airport Road to ease vehicular movement in the state metropolis. The 1st Vice Chairman in charge of operation, Taskforce on The Demolition of Illegal Structures, Street Trading and The Removal of Road Obstruction, Major Lawrence Oloye (Rtd.) who supervised the marking and demolition of illegal structures, along side with the leader of the demolition team, Charles Ize-Iyamu who spoke to The NIGERIAN OBSERVER noted that the expansion of the road which is on-going is for the purpose of development of the state. He noted that the demolition of illegal structures, which is still on-going is to pave-way for the expansion of the road. While calling for support, Major Oloye stated that those whose illegal structures have been pulled down should maintain the specific perimeter as stipulated by the law of right of way, when erecting their fences. He said that the specific perimeter is at least 15 metres, adding that it will be safe to add 2 to 3 metres. “The official measurement is 15 metres from the middle of the road, but there is need to add at least 2 to 3 metres to the specified 15 metres, so that there will be enough space, because your fence ca not be on the road, it will even help the person”, he stated. While acknowledging the support of the people so far, he said that the people will smile at the completion of the project, adding that it will further beautify Airport Road. It was gathered that the marking and demolition of illegal structures will continue until all the illegal structures are pulled down. Structures affected by the demolition and expansion, are both private and government establishments, which included, the Oba Akezua Il Cultural Complex perimeter fence and the Security post and the Nigerian Observer fence amongst others. http://www.edostate.gov.ng/road_dualisation.php |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by Syenite(m): 12:04am On Jul 03, 2010 |
I live and work in Benin. I must tell you that the Benin I met 2yrs ago when I got treansfered here in not the Benin of today. There's been so much transformation. Though all those pix are from the Ring road, the govt. has rehabilitated places like Ekenwan road, Akpakpava, Airport road, Sapele rd and other streets within the GRA have been worked on. Benin had no street lights before now. But now there are street lights in some major roads. They are equally working on the drainage system Power supply in Benin is about the best in Nigeria. (a minimum of 20-22 hrs of power supply per day) However our major challenge is still security, though things have gotten better since after all the juju priests and idol worshipers reigned curses on Kidnappers and robbers in the town.  |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by suedoh2006(m): 12:04am On Jul 03, 2010 |
Our govt have no prority, they can spend that money on education, provide loans for our Agricultural secors and renovate lagos - benin Rooad and not creating water park for the jobless fellow countrymen. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by soloqy: 12:05am On Jul 03, 2010 |
abeg honeric, you dey work for the Public Relations Department of Edo State Government?  |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by lysaa(f): 12:19am On Jul 03, 2010 |
Wow! this is so nice to be true. Syenite:coolest! I'm thrilled. .would be in Benin soon. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by KnowAll(m): 12:27am On Jul 03, 2010 |
[size=14pt]One can see the wonderful wide roads built in Benin by Oshimolue, kudos to him, but one thing I found rather worrying is the level of poverty as portrayed graphically in that picture, for every 20 Okada's on the road there is just one car, who are those wide avenues for, it can surely be for those macrbe men on bikes, it has to be for the very few elites, perharps the Governor and his entourage.  Citizenry empowerment is one menace, every goverment should address, and the first step at archieving this universal and civic right is by giving those working what can be termed livable wages. Even if there is draught of un-employment in the region, those working, should not also be on slaves wages, they should be on good livable wages. This ignored fact is almost always the reason why there is a middle class in most developed Countries but one area the Nigerian Goverments both States and the Fed's have ignored for so long. The Middle Class are the engine room of any country OR City, you destroy it, you destroy the soul of the city OR country thereby creating a swathe of slums as far as the eyes can see. Evidence of this loop-sided development abounds in our polity. Some of our Cities when u drive into them u have a de-javu feeling something dire and nasty has happened here, in most cases and the reality of it, is the soul of the city has beung gutted out by the NON-Exitant of the middle Class. There once bouyant neigbourhoods have being turned into graveyard of unpainted duplexes, that are grey and dirty , not any different from the old poor quarters they once look down on, the wholsome effect of these sudden transformation of the economic power of the middle class is the creation of a huge expanse of unadultrated heaven of mixed squalor and misery, superstion and desperation. (Edo girls going abroad to solicit for sex) What Oshimule has done is put gloss on that misery, his actions are a million times better than those of his predecessor who will be shocked beyond believe next time he cruises his chauffer driven sedan on the streets of Benin, for once the sights will remind him of those he marvel over in the white man's country, it is then it would dawn on him that such replication is possible, there and then he will albeit silently to himself will come to terms with his own failure at even patching the old narrow roads of Benin city, this guilt he will take to his grave, and I am doubly glad that the ill gotten wealth he yanked off from the poor will not go down to the grave with him. I say Kudo's again to Oshimule, u chose to take a different route from your predecessor when u could easily have follow suit.[/size] |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 12:32am On Jul 03, 2010 |
soloqy: Why did you say that?  |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by soloqy: 1:03am On Jul 03, 2010 |
honeric01: Na all those press releases wey you post for here |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by adetoru(f): 1:07am On Jul 03, 2010 |
Oh my Gosh!Is this reeeally Benin?I remember fighting my way thru the traffic of people at this same location!You say this is Ring Road?!Where are the noisy buses?! |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by snowdrops(m): 1:09am On Jul 03, 2010 |
honeric01 AKA kosovo AKA ohisng are nairaland reps. for Oshiomole. I dont buy this showmanship anyway. We wait to see what EFCC will uncover after this troll Oshiomole is finally kicked out of office. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by marvix(m): 1:15am On Jul 03, 2010 |
Oshiomole is a genius, some people on this forum cannot appreciate what they are looking at because they were not there before all this. When I first saw the pics I laughed it off saying its not Edo state somebody was just joking but after going thru it I know it is actually benin and it is unbelievable, if you show this pics to anyone who graduated from UNIBEN within 2001 and 2009 he would find it difficult to believe, those places never looked like a place that can be turned to something like this I neva imagined any where in Benin or Edo could be like this. for those shouting that the govt shld provide jobs one question the redesignin and reconstruction of ring road was it done by spirits or aliens, let us relax there will never be a time we wont have unemployed people in our midst and he who has started this kind of work in Edo can do much more. Three gbosa for the action governor for anyone who is not happy with this development pls u can go hide in a casket |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by snowdrops(m): 1:22am On Jul 03, 2010 |
Ring road is less than 10 raise to power 1000 of the land mass of Edo state. After 3 yrs in office this is all the government has to show for Billions of Naira? Pathetic. I would rather most major roads are tarred, hospitals repaired, schools refurbished, markets built and security provided than "sit-down look" an artificial city circle, that all but represent a flower blossoming but will soon die off as soon as the next government comes into office. This is not a lasting legacy. The great Prof. Ambrose Ali and Samuel Ogbemudia never wasted tax payers monies on these frivolities. But the invested on the people of the state, the result of which last for generations. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by daroz(m): 7:10am On Jul 03, 2010 |
snowdrops: and who told u he hasnt tarred major roads, repaired/ built hospitals, refurbished schools, built markets and taken care of security? some of u guys better get urself informed b4 u open ur mouth to start talking out of ignorance. I lives here in Benin and I know what I am talking about. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by daroz(m): 7:21am On Jul 03, 2010 |
, and true to the comments of syenite concering electricity, I dont know if there was a reform on the power sector but I can boldly say that I live at ekewuan road, and I cant remember the last time I put on my generator. For the past 2months, we`ve been having electricity for at least 20hrs a day(especially evenings). Sometimes for 48hrs, no single blink. Its never been better. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by deluxegas(m): 8:07am On Jul 03, 2010 |
Benin looks good if these pics are for real. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by Redman44(m): 9:32am On Jul 03, 2010 |
@Honeric01, I'm not saying Oshiomhole has not done well. I just want the Edo State Government to focus more on making the state a productive one. The living standards of the people need to be raised. It is not so good for a city to be looking good, while its residents can barely afford to eat three square meals. I've gone through the press releases you've published on this thread. Press Releases are documnets, you know. It does not mean that the projects have been completed or even embarked on at all. Nairaland is gradually becoming a place where State Governors are celebrated or vilified. Besides, I will be happy if anyone with a digital camera in Benin can snap pictures of other developed areas of Edo State and post them on this thread. Nairalanders and the world want to see pictures of renovated schools, hospitals, functional cottage industries [ We need to know what is being done with Internally Generated Revenue ], refurbished roads in other parts of Edo State [ Not Benin City ] etc. Common guys and gals, there must be someone with a digital camera out there in Edo State  . By the way, I'm of Edo Origin and our family house is on Sapele Road. Cheers.www.vibes-extra..com |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by kosovo(m): 10:18am On Jul 03, 2010 |
This is nice . . .  people like the comrade governor are needed to drive this nation to developmental height. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 10:40am On Jul 03, 2010 |
soloqy: Someone wanted to know if the governor is doing anything or not, i decided to help the lazy person dig up news, articles on other things the governor has done and still doing, how is that a bad idea? by the way, try catching Governor's mandate on AIT every Tuesday (Wednesday) i think, there are alot of things they show on that program that you don't hear or read of. For this country to move forward, we need to change our mindset, we should stop reading negative meanings to anything good our leaders do. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 10:42am On Jul 03, 2010 |
snowdrops: I can't continue with you, you ain't worth my time bro. If you don't like what the governor is doing, you can kindly go in and contest for the 2011 election ok? |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by honeric01(m): 10:46am On Jul 03, 2010 |
Redman44: Then call any of your people at home, ask them to get a digital camera, snap up pictures of different developments going on around Edo state, let them furnish you with news of what is going on, or is that too much for your people at home to do? If you don't have an information about what is going on, why not seek to know what is going on instead of just concluding on your own? google is your friend, you have a phone and you have eyes to read too, you have alot of options in getting news from the world about what is going on in your country. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by eyesofgold(m): 11:14am On Jul 03, 2010 |
yes this is Benin City, there are lots of other road construction, rehabilitation, beautification going on. I wonder how some posters contribute to threads, some people are always negative. The governor is trying, when an environment is clean and beautiful, it helps to reduce tension for the inhabitants of that environment. And mind you, Rome was not built in a day. Big ups to Adams, now Benin is Beginning to have a face. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by alex406(m): 11:51am On Jul 03, 2010 |
Sure this Governor is really trying. |
| Re: Is This Benin City? by Iceugwa(m): 1:18pm On Jul 03, 2010 |
na lie these pics isnt benin city oh |
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