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''Everywhere needs to be scaped and paved, No open soil, Every plot/building should have a minimum of 30 percent land area dedicated to greenery''. - @owbabs

Nice One!

owbabs:
Please no open gutters, sand on streets
You need walkways with landscaping,
No fences around buildings
Road with minimum 3 lanes
Street lights, traffic lights
We'll design covered drainage
Everywhere needs to be scaped and paved
No open soil
Every plot/building should have a minimum of 30 land area dedicated to greenery.
Plan 2 or 3 trees per house
Build hundreds massive parks distance of 5km max apart
Doing these will bring more life to whatever architectural designs you come up with.

I like this. You sound well rooted in the field of discuss. An architect or engineer I guess? I hope the governor sees this. Good contribution indeed!

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…says well-planned cities attract investors, ease policing

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sought the input of the Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA) and the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) in the design of masterplans for the new cities billed to be developed across the state.

Obaseki also made a case for well-planned cities across Nigeria, arguing that "poorly planned cities are unattractive to investors and are most difficult to police."

Obaseki said these when members of the National Executive Council of NIA and ARCON, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, in Benin City.

The governor said, “Nigeria has for several decades continued to evolve without benefiting from proper planning of its cities. This has contributed to unstructured cities that are difficult to police in the 21st century.”

He noted that his administration is making efforts to make Edo attractive and safe for investors by developing new cities that are well-planned and would be conducive for investors.

Obaseki mandated the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Edorodion Erimona and Managing Director (MD), Edo Geographic Information Service, Mr. Frank Evbuomwan to collaborate with members of NIA and ARCON on a workshop to finetune masterplans for the new cities in the state.

President, ARCON, Mr. Umaru Aliyu, said that they intend to provide solutions to urban chaos and unstructured development in the state, adding, “The present system where only one professional body reviews the works of at least three distinct disciplines is old-fashioned, prone to corruption and not sustainable for the development of the state. As an association, ARCON proposes that the development control function of the government should be situated in an independent agency.”

According to him, "The proposed Development Control Agency should have three technical departments to cover for the three-main components of built environment, which are Architecture, Engineering and Town Planning.”

Aliyu commended the governor for his efforts to improve quality of life and the built environment in the state, noting, “The associations are ready to support the state government in promoting sustainable built environment.”



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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki (right); President, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Architect Umaru Aliyu (second right); President, Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA), Architect Festus Adibe Njoku (second left); and Vice President, ARCON, Architect Dipo Ajayi, during the courtesy visit by executive members of ARCON and NIA to the governor, at the Government House, in Benin City, Edo State.

Putting God first remains the secret of success.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has enjoined Catholics and other Christian faithful to be steadfast and pray for the progress of the state and Nigeria, as they commence the 40-day Lenten season.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki said, “The Lenten season, which is a solemn religious celebration in the Christian calendar, is an occasion for Catholics and other Christian faithful who observe the season, to seek spiritual upliftment. During this season, I urge them to deepen their communion with God through prayers, fasting and alms-giving, which are the hallmarks of the period.”

The governor enjoined Christians to also use the occasion to offer prayers for the progress of the state and the country, noting, “Prayers offered in such season assures us of God’s blessings, which is needed for the prosperity of the state.”

He added that, “The Lenten observance on fasting and self-mortification should be a means to overcome the murmurs of self-will. It is an opportunity that should be used to ask God for divine direction for Nigeria’s leaders in the face of the many fissures that threaten the collective existence of the country.”

Weldon Sir!

There will be justice, and it will not be delayed.

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..Inspects ICT Facilities at Assembly Complex

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) led by its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto for the foresight in adopting technological solutions at the Anthony Enahoro Assembly Complex, to improve legislative proceedings.

Obaseki gave the commendation while inspecting the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities at the Assembly complex in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

The governor, who was accompanied by some members of the State Executive Council, said "This administration will continue to provide support to drive the adoption of technological innovation to enhance governance, which include legislative proceedings at the State Assembly Complex."

According to him, "We are pleased with what we see, and the improvement made so far by the present leaders and members of the State Assembly. By adopting technology to digitise its legislative proceedings, the assembly has cast its name in gold, as this will stand as a legacy which will be remembered in future. This development will enhance quality legislation at the Assembly.”

In his remarks, Speaker, EDHA, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto, said, “The decision to adopt new communication technologies in the Assembly became necessary to promote quality legislation and ensure the legislative process becomes fully digitalised. This will assist us embrace the use of modern technologies in our proceedings, as it befits any legislative assembly in carrying out its duties in the 21st century.”

Adjoto noted, "Our intention to adopt new technologies is to achieve full digitalisation of the Assembly Complex as the use of modern technologies are also extended to the hallowed chamber of the Assembly Complex to allow for recording of the proceedings of the house. This will ensure effective legislation in the future.”

He added that this became necessary because it will encourage each member of EDHA to contribute to the legislative process, noting, “When members are aware that proceedings of the house are recorded, everyone will be encouraged to make contributions to the legislative process. We will also create a website to provide members of the house easy access to important documents which can be easily retrieved and worked on.”

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (middle) and Secretary to State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie Esq. (left), being shown around the renovated Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) Complex by the Speaker, EDHA, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto (right), during the governor’s visit to the Anthony Enahoro Assembly Complex in Benin city, Edo state

Lets pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. David Okoniba.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

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• assures relatives of proper investigation, justice

It was a harvest of tears from family members, friends, and neighbors in Urora community, Benin City, when Governor Godwin Obaseki led some members of his cabinet to condole the family of the deceased driver, David Okoniba, whose death last Tuesday, (which was allegedly caused by an exchange with a police officer at Upper Igun, 3rd Junction area of Benin City), sparked off a heavy clash between youths and the police in Benin.

At an interval when wailings subsided for the governor to address the family, Governor Obaseki announced the setting up of a N10 million education fund for the training of the two children left behind by David Okoniba, whose death the governor described as very painful.

The governor said he was at the victim’s home to assure his relatives that the Government of Edo State share in their grief, assuring them that those culpable in the killing will be brought to book.

“I am here today to get the details of what happened. Listening to you, I am heartbroken. I can feel your pain and appreciate your pain and anger. I want to assure the family that the case will not be swept under the carpet.

“It will be followed to a logical conclusion as a reputable retired Judge of Edo State High Court, Justice Olubo has been selected to head the panel of enquiry which will investigate what truly happened on the said date of the incident that led to the death and consequent fracas between the youths and the police,” he said.

According to him, “I learnt that the deceased has two children. I have released N10 million fund to be used for their education, to reduce the pain of the absence of their father and ensure their education does not suffer much because of this incident.”

Obaseki also assured the family that government will lend good support in the burial of late David Okoniba, and advised that the family should take the wife of the deceased to the hospital for medical attention at government expense, as it was very visible that she was still traumatized from the incident.

A spokesperson for the family, Mrs. Aremu Roseline, expressed appreciation to the governor and the state for the visit to the family, noting that the presence of the governor has given them hope for justice.

She also thanked the Commissioner of Police, Mr Johnson Kokumo, who also visited the family and showed concern over the death of David, thanking him for promising to get to the root of the mater.

“We appeal to the governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to help the family ensure David gets Justice. His death must not be in vain as he was the pillar of the family. He had two children and his formal wedding was to be in two-week time. His wife who was an eyewitness of the incident is psychologically affected and seriously traumatized,” she added.

Sources:
http://thebellng.com/tears-as-obaseki-visits-family-of-slain-driver-sets-up-n10m-education-fund-for-children/



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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki consoling Ruth, wife of late David Okoniba, during the governor's visit to the families of the deceased in Urora community, Benin City, Edo State. Okoniba's death was allegedly caused by an exchange with a police officer in Benin City who allegedly shoved him into a moving vehicle.

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Tears, as Obaseki Visits Family of Slain Driver, Sets Up N10m Education Fund For Children

• assures relatives of proper investigation, justice

It was a harvest of tears from family members, friends, and neighbors in Urora community, Benin City, when Governor Godwin Obaseki led some members of his cabinet to condole the family of the deceased driver, David Okoniba, whose death last Tuesday, (which was allegedly caused by an exchange with a police officer at Upper Igun, 3rd Junction area of Benin City), sparked off a heavy clash between youths and the police in Benin.

At an interval when wailings subsided for the governor to address the family, Governor Obaseki announced the setting up of a N10 million education fund for the training of the two children left behind by David Okoniba, whose death the governor described as very painful.

The governor said he was at the victim’s home to assure his relatives that the Government of Edo State share in their grief, assuring them that those culpable in the killing will be brought to book.

“I am here today to get the details of what happened. Listening to you, I am heartbroken. I can feel your pain and appreciate your pain and anger. I want to assure the family that the case will not be swept under the carpet.

“It will be followed to a logical conclusion as a reputable retired Judge of Edo State High Court, Justice Olubo has been selected to head the panel of enquiry which will investigate what truly happened on the said date of the incident that led to the death and consequent fracas between the youths and the police,” he said.

According to him, “I learnt that the deceased has two children. I have released N10 million fund to be used for their education, to reduce the pain of the absence of their father and ensure their education does not suffer much because of this incident.”

Obaseki also assured the family that government will lend good support in the burial of late David Okoniba, and advised that the family should take the wife of the deceased to the hospital for medical attention at government expense, as it was very visible that she was still traumatized from the incident.

A spokesperson for the family, Mrs. Aremu Roseline, expressed appreciation to the governor and the state for the visit to the family, noting that the presence of the governor has given them hope for justice.

Sources:
http://thebellng.com/tears-as-obaseki-visits-family-of-slain-driver-sets-up-n10m-education-fund-for-children/

http://edoinfocus.com/policeyouth-clash-obaseki-visits-family-of-slain-driver-sets-up-n10m-education-fund-for-children/


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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki consoling Ruth, wife of late David Okoniba, during the governor's visit to the families of the deceased in Urora community, Benin City, Edo State. Okoniba's death was allegedly caused by an exchange with a police officer in Benin City who allegedly shoved him into a moving vehicle.

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SOURCE: http://thebellng.com/herdsmen-farmers-co-existence-edo-bans-night-grazing-carrying-of-arms/

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SOURCE: http://thebellng.com/herdsmen-farmers-co-existence-edo-bans-night-grazing-carrying-of-arms/

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State with a cross-section of Hausa/Fulani representatives after a stakeholders’ meeting with officials of state government, security agencies and leaders of the Hausa/Fulani communities in Edo State, at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

SOURCE: http://thebellng.com/herdsmen-farmers-co-existence-edo-bans-night-grazing-carrying-of-arms/

...Orders Disarming of Herdsmen

… Sets Up Monitoring Committees in all 18 LGAs

The Edo State Government in a proavtive measure to ensure peaceful co-existence between herdsmen and their host communities, has banned night grazing, the carrying of guns by herdsmen and has set up a seven-man committee in each of the 18 Local Government Areas in the state to check clashes between herdsmen and farmers.

The seven-man committee will comprise the chairmen or Heads of the LGAs, the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), representatives of State Security Service (SSS), and four representatives from within the communities.

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who presided over a stakeholders’ meeting with the Serikis of Hausa/Fulani from the 18 LGAs in the state, charged the committees to “review all cases of herdsmen/farmer clashes in all the local government areas.”

He said the State Government would release the report of clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the state to the committees for review.

Explaining further, he said “The committees will ensure the registration of all the Seriki Fulani of every community across all the local government areas, and the Seriki Fulani will liaise with everyone rearing cattle in the area.”

According to the governor, there will be another committee that will be headed by him (the governor) and members of this special committee will include the State Commissioner of Police, the Director of the State Security Service in the state, the Commander of 4 Brigade, with other members drawn from the communities across the three senatorial districts in the state.

“Every three months we will meet with representatives of the local government committees to review and examine the progress being made in resolving the herdsmen/farmers' clashes in the state.”

“A special team made up of the Police, Army, Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies in the state will carry out random patrols and search operations. Any herdsman found possessing firearms will be arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearms as a cattle rearer do not need an AK 47 to herd cattle.

“We will not accept anyone with firearms and anyone found with arms will face the law. We need information to succeed in this fight and information is vital to the police and other security agencies. We assure you of your safety.

“We have placed a ban on night herding; nobody should herd their cattle at night. We have also placed a ban on hunting activities by people from other states in the name of hunting.”

On his part, the chairman of Edo State Hausa Community, Alhaji Badamasi Saleh, requested that “a mechanism should be put in place to protect the sources of security information as most members of the communities find it difficult to volunteer information to the security agencies as they fear that their identities would not be protected.”

Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, representing the Hausa/Fulani community in Edo Central Senatorial District, pledged that “The Hausa/Fulani communities are ready to cooperate with the state government and work with the security agencies in the state to fish out any member of their communities who engages in criminal activities.”

Alhaji Abdulkareem Ibraheem, representing the Hausa/Fulani communities in Edo South, urged the state government to provide the necessary logistics that will aid the task of the monitoring committees in the various local government areas.

Commissioner of Police Edo State Command, Johnson Kokumo, thanked members of the Hausa/Fulani community for finding the time to attend the meeting and assured that with their support, the clash between Herdsmen and farmers will be checked.

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L-R: Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie Esq.; Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; and the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Johnson Kokumo, during a stakeholders’ meeting with officials of state government, security agencies and leaders of the Hausa/Fulani communities in Edo State, at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/herdsmen-farmers-clash-edo-bans-night-grazing-orders-disarm-herdsmen/amp/

…partners Proforest to manage forest parks

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state is ready to commit between 100,000 to 150,000 hectares of land to the cultivation of oil palm plantations over a period of five to ten years.

Obaseki disclosed this when he received Malaysian investors who were on a business visit at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State.

Obaseki said his administration is determined to expand the total land available for oil palm cultivation in the state from the current 40,000 hectares to between 100,000 to 150,000 hectares of land.

He said, “The state is the home of oil palm cultivation in Africa with the three biggest oil palm producing companies located here. At a time in history, huge revenue accrued from oil palm production was used to drive development before the discovery of crude oil, which is no longer sustainable. Returning to oil palm production for us in Edo is the way out.”

The governor noted that his visit to Malaysia in October 2017 was to see how the state can use proceeds from oil palm cultivation to transform her economy using the development model perfected in Malaysia and the entire South East Asia, adding, “My administration intends to take advantage of progress made in cultivating high yield varieties of oil palm in Malaysia and South East Asia, to attract more benefits and transform the economy of the state."

He maintained that “In this part of the world, we have climatic condition similar to Malaysia, which makes the state suitable for cultivating oil palm.”

Obaseki noted that his administration had entered into agreement with Proforest to conduct audit of all the state's forest assets, noting, “We are keen on re-building some of the forest parks and restoring some of the species we are fast losing.”

Head, Sime Derby Renewables, Azli Razali, who led the delegation of Malaysian investors on the business visit, said that they were in the state to explore business opportunities and seek possible ways to partner with the Edo State Government on oil palm production.

Razali said, “The team of investors from Malaysia considered Edo State a choice destination for cultivating oil palm and the business visit presents opportunity for them to explore the state’s forest assets.

On his part, Principal Sustainability Officer, Sime Darby Renewables, Carl Dagenhert said, “Expanding the land bank for oil palm cultivation is crucial for effective oil palm plantation. Africa is the largest market for oil palm cultivation which is the reason why Sime Derby Renewables is seeking investment opportunities in Africa.”

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (right); Director, FDGB Group, Dato Lee Chung Han (left); Principal Sustainability Officer, Sime Darby Plantation, Carl Dagenhert (2nd left); and Head, Strategy and Innovation, Sime Derby Plantation, Azli Razali (2nd right) during the business visit by Malaysian investors at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State.

A responsive government in action.

…commences capacity training for civil servants

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has directed that an investigative panel be set-up to ascertain the immediate and remote causes of the fracas between men of the Nigeria Police and youths in Upper Igun area, in Oredo Local Government Area of the state.

Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Rt. Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, said this while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Chairman-in-council and Governor of the State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, at the Government House, in Benin City, Edo State, on Wednesday.

According to Ohonbamu, “The Chairman-in-Council expressed deep sadness over the fracas between the police and civilians in Upper Igun and called for calm over the fracas. The governor, who presided over the executive council meeting, mandated the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie Esq. to set up an investigative panel to be headed by a reputable Retired Judge.”

Ohonbamu added, “Other members of the panel will include a retired police commissioner, retired senior army officer and members of the civil society. The investigative panel will ascertain the cause of the crisis, ensure that justice is done and prevent future occurrence.”

Similarly, Ohonbamu said that after the State Executive Council reviewed the state government’s response to the incidence of gas explosion in Ugbo area in Benin City, the governor directed the SSG to immediately set up an investigative panel to investigate various fire incidents in the state.

He said, “The investigative panel on fire incidents in the state will be tasked to unravel immediate and remote causes of fire incidents, the state’s response capabilities and further prevent other similar incidences in the state.

He noted that the committee will be headed by a reputable Retired Judge and other members will be drawn from various strata of the state.

Ohonbamu said that the governor charged the Head of Service (HoS), Mrs. Gladys Idahor, to commence the planned capacity development programme for civil servants in the state.

http://thebellng.com/edo-govt-raises-investigative-panels-on-police-youth-clash-gas-explosion-2/

The perpetrators are being brought to book, just as Governor Obaseki assured yesterday in his statement calling for calm.

The Edo State Police Command says it has arrested members of its patrol team allegedly responsible for the killing of a commercial driver on Tuesday.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Johnson Kokumo, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Benin.

According to Kokumo, members of the team are currently being investigated and if found culpable, would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

He said the command would not renege on its fight against all forms of human right abuses.

He advised parents, guardians and community leaders to prevail on their children not to take the law into their own hands and allow police investigations into the matter.

“The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public that the violence by an irate mob and some restive youths as a result of the fatal motor accident allegedly caused by a police patrol team in the early hours of Feb. 6, 2018 has been brought under control.

“Members of the alleged police team have been identified, arrested and currently being investigated.

“If found culpable, they will be made to face the full wrath of the law, as the command will not renege on its fight against all forms of human right abuses.

“We implore all parents and community leaders to prevail on their children and subjects not to take the law into their own hands and allow police investigation into the incident to be concluded.’’

The commissioner further appealed to residents of the state to go about their lawful business and refrain from acts likely to cause the breakdown of the law and order.

http://thebellng.com/edo-police-command-arrests-officers-who-allegedly-killed-driver/

“The objectives of the committee will include visits to sites of the state-owned enterprises to identify enterprises that require urgent restructuring through commercialization, privatization or partnership. It will carry out due diligence on the status of the identified enterprises''.

I like this part so much!

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The 10-man technical committee in a group photograph with Governor Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated a 10-man Technical Committee on Privatization and Commercialization (TCPC), which will take inventory of all non-operational enterprises owned by the state government and provide guidelines for their privatization and commercialization.

The committee to be chaired by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu, was inaugurated on Tuesday, by the governor at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State.

Obaseki noted that the TCPC will “carry-out due diligence on the Uromi Cassava Factory; review and end the previous process for the sale of the factory and carry-out actions that will ensure the selection of capable investors for the uptake of the factory.”

Obaseki said, “The objectives of the committee will include visits to sites of the state-owned enterprises to identify enterprises that require urgent restructuring through commercialization, privatization or partnership. It will carry out due diligence on the status of the identified enterprises.

He added, “The TCPC will make recommendations for the review of the TCPC law and appoint the Public Private Partnership Office as a standing and Adhoc Committee to facilitate the performance of its functions.

Chairman, TCPC, Rt. Hon. Shaibu, represented by the Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Hon. Emmanuel Usoh, expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to support the economic agenda of state government.

He said, "The committee will put their best in discharging its duties in line with the provision of the Law and economic agenda of Obaseki’s administration. We will be transparent in our engagements.”

Other members of the committee include, Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Kabiru Adjoto; Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Osagie Inegbedion; Commissioner for Infrastructure, Hon. Osahon Amiolemen; Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Hon. Emmanuel Usoh; and the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Prof (Mrs.) Yinka Omorogbe.

Others include, a Director in the Ministry of Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, who will act as Secretary of the committee; Mr. George Etomi, of Etomi and Partners; Mr. Olu Akpata, Templars Law firm and Mr. Cephas Afebuameh, Supply Chain and Operations Director, Suntory Beverage and Food Nigeria.

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (right); Representative of the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Hon. Emmanuel Usoh (2nd right); Commissioner for Infrastructure, Hon. Osahon Amiolemen (middle); Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Yinka Omorogbe (2nd left); and Director, Ministry of Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Mr. Festus Okogbo (left) during the inauguration of the 10-man Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation by the governor at the Government House in Benin City, on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
http://thebellng.com/obaseki-inaugurates-technical-committee-on-privatization-commercialization/

BankeSmalls:
He should wake the dead man first

I feel the same pain that you feel. It was quite unfortunate.

We are glad calm is gradually returning with the governor's intervention.