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https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/04/19/coronavirus-edo-govt-imposes-dusk-to-dawn-curfew-to-check-spread/

… UBTH testing centre ready, as Edo sets for 1000 tests daily

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew effective from tomorrow, April 20, 2020, prohibiting the movement of people throughout the state from 7pm to 6am, as part of measures to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.

Obaseki, who disclosed this in a broadcast, noted that the order will be reviewed after 10 days, when increased screening and testing of citizens in the state must have been achieved.

The curfew, according to the governor, is part of additional measures to ensure that people stay at home and prevent further spread of the infectious disease.

“We realise we need to do more social distancing at this time. Therefore, we are taking additional measures to ensure that people stay at home. Consequently, with effect from tomorrow 20th April an order prohibiting movement of people in Edo State from 7pm to 6am. This order will be reviewed after 10 days when we have increased our screening and testing of our citizens. The security agencies, by this directive, are mandated to enforce total compliance by ensuring that movement is restricted at night across the State,” he said.

Governor Obaseki, noting that the testing centre at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is ready to commence operation, said Edo State will in the next few days begin testing for 1000 residents daily.

The governor said healthcare workers handling the COVID-19 response in the state have been provided with life insurance and special allowances, as motivation to work on the frontlines in the fight against the pandemic.

“Screening and testing is key if we are to understand and have the required information to control the spread of this virus. Therefore, our goal is to screen a minimum of 500,000 of our citizens. The first of the proposed 100 screening centres started operations last week in Oredo Local Government Area. Six of these centres are Public Primary Healthcare Centers, and 4 are in private hospitals. This would be scaled up to all the 18 local government areas in the state within the next 2 weeks.

“I am glad to inform you that the testing centre at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is now ready. We have begun trial tests under the guidance of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC); we expect it will commence full operations this week. We have also taken delivery of another PCR testing machine currently being installed at the Edo Specialist Hospital which we hope will also be ready within the next 2 weeks. This will give us the capacity to perform up to 1000 tests daily in Edo State. With massive screening and testing we will have sufficient information which is required to direct the decisions for proper management and control of the scourge.”, Obaseki added.

According to the governor, “We will continue to impose a partial lockdown for now and not totally shutdown the economy because of the untold economic hardships which a total shutdown will cause to our citizens. We will review our decisions based on the evidence obtained from our mass screening and testing.

He continued, “I want to reiterate that the ban on street trading, which was announced by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, is in the best interest of our people. This move is aimed at ensuring that all trading activities in this period is concentrated in the primary and secondary school premises, where we are strictly enforcing the social distancing policy as well as the hygiene and safety precautions, which will slow the spread of COVID – 19.”

“Once again, try to get screened at any of our several screening centres across the state and where required, you will be tested for confirmation. Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water and use alcohol-based sanitizers. Stay at home; but if you must go out, wear facemasks and avoid gatherings of more than 20 persons.”

i followed the tweet on the governors handle...it is legit, edo discharged 5 patients

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/04/17/breaking-obaseki-announces-five-discharges-of-covid-19-patients/

“I am pleased to announce that five (5) of the confirmed cases have tested negative twice for #coronavirus (#COVID-19 ) in our dear state. They have thus been discharged.

“This bolsters our resolve to defeat this common enemy, as we roll out more measures to check the spread of the virus and save more lives in the state.”

- Governor Godwin Obaseki

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/04/17/shaibu-inspects-30-bed-stella-obasanjo-isolation-centre/

The Edo State Deputy Governor and Chairman, Technical Sub-Committee on Coronavirus (COVID-19), Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has inspected a 30-bed isolation centre at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, fitted with 15 ventilators and other medical equipment for the treatment of COVID-19 cases in the state.

Shaibu said the centre, which was built within 12 days will ensure that residents, who test positive for Covid-19 get the best treatment, noting, “This is not a make-shift hospital but a permanent hospital built for Edo people.”

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/04/17/shaibu-inspects-30-bed-stella-obasanjo-isolation-centre/

Shaibu inspects 30-bed Stella Obasanjo isolation centre

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/04/09/breaking-obaseki-secures-presidential-pardon-for-ambrose-alli/

After months of probing and lobbying, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has secured presidential pardon for former Governor of Bendel State, Prof. Ambrose Alli.

Prof. Alli governed Bendel State from 1979 to 1983. After the Military took over in 1983, he was prosecuted and sentenced to 100 years in prison by a military tribunal. He was later released on bail.

Governor Obaseki, who has maintained that his policies and programmes mirror those of Prof. Alli, had said he was working actively to get the President to exercise his Prerogative of Mercy in pardoning Prof. Alli.

The Presidential Pardon was announced today by Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola during a briefing on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

Others granted pardon are: Chief Anthony Enahoro; ex- Lt. Colonel Moses Effiong; Major E.J. Olarenwaju and Ajayi Olusola Babalola.

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/26/obaseki-test-negative-for-coronavirus-as-edo-people-rejoice/

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki has tested negative for covid-19 after his blood was sampled at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo State yesterday.

While observing comments from ‘The State Edo Now’ official facebook page, Edo people rejoiced and congratulated the governor on his health while others prayed that God continually provide him with good.

follow link to see reaction from Edo people: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=618146942099566&id=158392204741711

[b][/b]…orders civil servants below grade level 12 to work from home

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/24/coronavirus-obaseki-prohibits-gathering-of-more-than-50-people-as-edo-confirms-first-case/

Following the upswing of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Nigeria, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has placed a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people in any part of the state, as part of efforts to prevent spread of the virus.

The governor also ordered public officers below grade level 12 (except those providing essential services such as fire service and healthcare workers) to work from home until further notice.

Governor Obaseki disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the steps taken by his administration to ensure the virus is curtailed in the state.

Meanwhile, the Chief Medical Director of Irrua Specialist Hospital, Sylvanus Okogbenin, said Edo State has recorded its first case of coronavirus.

Okogbenin said, "We have a patient who came back from Europe, was diagnosed and the result confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus. The person is presently under isolation. He is getting treatment and is expected to get better".

Governor Obaseki, who urged residents not to panic as the state government has taken serious steps to prevent further spread of the virus in the state, said his administration has developed an action plan to cope with the pandemic.

The governor called on citizens to make public the identity of anyone that arrived from Europe, America or Asia in the last 30 days for screening and support.

He assured that the state will provide the necessary support to check the pandemic in the state.

Obaseki said, "We have three isolation centres in Benin City, Irrua and Auchi; a federal government testing centre in Irrua, and a large number of a well-trained and certified health workers to trace and treat patients.

"All public officers below grade level 12 (except those providing essential services such as fire service and healthcare workers) should work from home until further notice. All schools should remain closed. In order to give effect to our social distancing policy, gathering of more than 50 people is prohibited in Edo State till further notice. Public transportation will remain in operation, however crowding in commercial vehicles should be avoided.

"Coronavirus is not a death sentence, so no need to panic. The common signs and symptoms of the coronavirus infection include dry cough, fever and difficulty in breathing.”

"Since COVID 19 is a virus that is transmitted from one person to another through close contact, the most important and proven remedy to reduce its spread is through social distancing. Citizens are advised to postpone unnecessary travels in and out of Edo State and if possible, stay at home", the governor added.

He urged residents not to panic but remain calm and cooperate with the government by ensuring they follow the instructions and steps which have been outlined to curtail the COVID19.

The governor also called on the people to report any signs or symptoms of coronavirus to the nearest designated hospital for monitoring, testing and care for quick recovery.

The designated hospitals include the Central Hospital, Edo Specialist Hospital, Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Irrua Specialist Hospital, University of Benin Teaching Hospital and Auchi Specialist Hospital.

"If you know of anyone who arrived from Europe, America or Asia in the last 30 days, please give the details of such persons, including their phone numbers, so that we can provide screening and any required support to them. Please call 08084096723, 08064258163, 08035835529 08074132010 for assistance," he added.

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/17/buharis-intervention-in-partys-crisis-is-commendable-edo-apc/

Following the intervention by President Muhammadu Buhari in the party crises yesterday’s the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended his role in calming the growing tension within the party.

The views of the Edo APC was convened by the chairman Barr. Anselm Ojezua while addressing journalists at the Benin Airport, in Benin City.

He said the intervention to forestall zero-sum outcomes was timely as the crisis was already approaching a dangerous climax, adding that there is a second chance for possible reconciliation.

In his remarks Ojezua said “I give credit to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Progressive Governors Forum for halting a very dangerous situation. The party was moving towards a dangerous situation as all sides had taken very extreme positions and the fear was that the party could implode.”

He explained that the APC opted for a second look at the possibility of reconciliation, particularly since a reconciliation committee has been set up but yet to commence work.

“These past few days, everybody has had their fair share from the tension that arose from political activities. A lot has been achieved in terms of sending clear messages to those concerned particularly the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who has learnt a lot of lessons these few days,”

The chairman climaxed his interview hoping that Comrade Oshiomhole would maintain the current attitude and opt for reconciliation.

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/17/2020-national-sports-festival-postpone-over-coronavirus-epidemic/

The Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, the health Minister, Dr Osagie Ehanire and a few other experts earlier today reached a decision to postpone the Edo 2020 National sports festival scheduled to begin on the 22nd of March.

The decision was reached during the meeting to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic as it affects the National Sports Festival.

Mr. Dare made the announcement in a series of tweet on his official Twitter handle.

He tweeted:
"Following the briefing of Mr. President from myself and the Minister of State for Health on COVID 19, Mr. President approved the immediate postponement of Edo Sports festival to a future date

A meeting between the Ministers of Health, myself and a few other experts just concluded now at the Health Ministry to review the COVID-19 situation vis-a-vis Edo 2020 Sports festival towards making decision on the postponement. A final decision will be communicated shortly.

President Mohammadu Buhari approves the postponement of the National Sports Festival Edo 2020 as a precautionary move against COVID-19 spread".

Shortly after the announcement by the Minister of Sports, the Edo State government responded in a statement issued by the Deputy Governor and Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC), Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. He said “The postponement has become necessary as a result of the shutdown of socio-economic activities in various countries across the world due to the outbreak of the COVID-19.

“Although there is no pandemic of the disease in Nigeria and the Edo State Government is fully prepared to host the games and handle eventualities that may arise as a result of the outbreak of the coronavirus and any other disease, we have decided to err on the side of caution and also show sensitivity to the plight of other countries dealing with the challenge.”

He added, “Details on the new date for the National Sports Festival will be communicated after due consultation with the relevant government agencies.”

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/17/ovia-south-west-apc-reaffirms-support-for-obaseki-and-idahosa-with-vote-of-confidence/

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State during a meeting at the Local Council Secretariat in Iguobazuwa passed a vote of confidence on the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and Hon. Dennis Idahosa.

Among attendees from the LGA where Leaders of the APC, councillors, party executives, appointees, board members and other critical stakeholders.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Higher and Technical Education, Hon. Omorodion Ikponmwonsa, during the meeting said decision to hold the meeting is to enable the council “clear the air about some party executives in Ovia South West LGA that are holding meetings with the proscribed Edo Peoples Movement (EPM).

He said the meeting was also convened to “call the leaders who are the owners of the party to know that if they are still members of the party or identify themselves properly as members of the proscribed EPM. It is funny to see people that are claiming to be members of the APC holding meetings with EPM stalwarts.”

Ikponmwonsa said the party leaders also reaffirmed their position regarding Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership role in the party, noting, “Because other LGAs are taking their positions, we, in Ovia South West LGA, deem it necessary to also take a position as to where we stand and to also reaffirm our confidence in Hon. Dennis Idahosa as the authentic leader of this party in Ovia South West LGA.”

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/16/breaking-oshiomhole-escapes-sack-by-whiskers-as-apc-postpones-nec-meeting/

Embattled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may have temporarily escaped suspension following the postponement of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC), earlier scheduled to hold tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

President Muhammadu Buhari had suspended the meeting indefinitely on Monday, after a closed-door meeting with APC Governors.

The suspension of the meeting was disclosed to journalists in Abuja by the Progressive Governors Forum Chairman, Atiku Bagudu.

Sources also revealed that the President ordered Oshiomhole to ensure that the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is returned for second term, as part of the deal to retain his chairmanship seat.

It was also gathered that the postponement was as a result of the uncertainty to the possible replacement for Adams oshiomhole.

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/16/oshiomholes-fate-hang-in-the-balance-as-appeal-court-fails-to-hear-case-lifting-suspension/

The fate of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is hanging in the balance as the court of appeal has failed to hear his appeal against the ruling of the FCT High Court which sacked him from office.

Two factions of the party had stormed the court to witness the hearing but the court refused to hear the case.

The clerk of the court on Monday announced that the case will no longer go on as there is no panel to sit on the case.

Details later

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https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/10/project-tour-of-the-samuel-ogbemudia-stadium-with-the-business-year-team/

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/10/obaseki-seals-deal-with-japanese-govt/

…constructs, equips N26m rice mill in Edo

Efforts by the Obaseki-led administration has led to a deal worth over N26 million with the Japanese Government. The donation will be invested in a new rice mill which will be located at Ugbekpe-Ekperi Community of Etsako Local Government Area.

The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yutaka Kikuta disclosed details of the deal to our reporter when he visited the Edo State Government House for the commissioning and hand-over ceremony.

Speaking to our news crew on ground Kikuta commended Obaseki’s effort towards reforming the agricultural sector in the state. Furthermore he praised the success recorded by farmers in State last year when they partnered with the government.

Kikuta said “the project, which is worth over N26 million (USD 85,523) will provide rice parboiling building, parboiling equipment, hauler, dehusker, destoner machine, soaking tanks, steaming tanks, a generator, and bagging machine, among others.

The use of the facilities will enhance the quality and marketability of milled rice in this community and nearby communities, thereby enhancing the income of rice farmers as well as fostering the social and economic development of these communities in particular and Edo State.”

He said the donation is among the Japanese Embassy’s grassroots grant assistance to increase the quality of rice production in Edo State, noting that the Japanese Government has also signed exchange of note for the project to increase the diagnostic capacity of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to fight against infectious diseases.

Representing the Edo State Governor during the visit was the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq. who reassured that the Obaseki-led administration will provide the needed assistance to ensure the success of the project.

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Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yutaka Kikuta, addressing journalists during a courtesy visit to the Edo State Governor at the Government House in Benin City, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

https://thestateofedonow.com/2020/03/10/obaseki-and-nigerian-stock-exchange-in-talks-over-2020-nsf-sponsorship-deal/

Governor Godwin Obaseki and Top officials of the Edo State government attended the ‘Closing Gong Ceremony’ organized by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos on Monday. It was gathered that the governor was on the floor of the Nigerian stock Exchange to seek for support for the National Sports Festival scheduled to commence in a fortnight in Benin City.

Obaseki said stockbrokers need to be a part of the Festival, adding that it has always been the tradition of the capital market community to support sports activities in Nigeria.

While speaking Obaseki said “About 25 years ago, the president of the NSE, then the late chief MKO Abiola cheered the fund raising event for the Olympic Games for that year.

“Today, we are here to solicit the support of the capital market community in participating and supporting the National Sports Festival. The National Sports Festival is very important, not only because it caters for the interest of young people, but it is also an event put together in uniting the country.”

Obaseki noted that Edo’s priority currently is to rally support for the sports festival.

Also speaking at the event, NSE’s Chief Executive Officer, Oscar Onyema said: “The governor has embarked on various projects, which includes civil service reforms, Edo Production Centre, Edo Innovation Hub, the New Enterprise and Industrial Hub, among others “All these initiatives require funding, which the market can finance and as the governor has said, the state may be issuing one or two instruments in the future

@muhamm3d you seem to share similar characteristics with the said lawyer. Wanting this attention base on your perceive selflessness is an act of ignorance. NNPC had a standard base on age...probably you want a 58 year old man to enter for the position of GT.

THE CONCEPT OF BEING NIGERIANS
"Nationalistic ideology reformation" (NIR) program should be our number ONE priority, every Nigerian should be indoctrinated and aware of his role in a nation as great as ours.

PROBLEM
A sociological breakdown of a nigerian citizen would show that we all have and will continue to be a problem to the growth of or dearest nation. as we celebrate this auspicious occasion we should reflect on a rich past and where we used to be.....then fast track into the future. the question becomes evident are we on the right path? answer - NO
SOLUTION- i must say the solution to the problem takes effect in about 30 years from now....making it is crucial to spot the BLACK HOLE on time. We as a nation have been recycling an uncomfoamable system which has led to unpatriotism. A breakdown of smaller groups weather it being religious, tribal, cult or gang HELPS the course... let all human belief be placed on NIGERIA.

CONCLUSION
for nnpc employment i urge all qualified youths to be patient.. and believe that Nigeria shall bless you

budaatum:
The unbundling of nnpc is not the problem. It should be unbundled and would be someday. I just don't want atiku to have anything to do with it because he'd only be selling it to himself, and for a pittance.

That's presumably true...his perceive reaction to NNPC caused him millions of vote.
I would sell NNPC ..red flag...

That's true but in here we are all on the same boat..no 1 knows who would be taken

Jarus:
Arguaable. Industrial chemistry is technical to refinery (midstream), for example, non-technical to downstream and semi-technical to exploration and production (upstream).

All engineering courses and fields like geology, geophysics are undisputably technical to oil and gas industry.

Courses like Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry are also technical, but less so. I will say they are in-between.
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Economics, Accounting, IT (except may be Computer Engineering), environmental courses, Law are all support functions. But interestingly, a typical upstream or downstream oil company may need more accountants than chemists. Finance department is usually one of the biggest non-technical departments. A 100-staff company may have up to 15 accountants.

Strictly my view based on experience and observations, not a textbook classification.

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[color=#006600][/color]*Obaseki's Education Reform: Edo State Poly holds first convocation since inception*

In what is best described as a watershed moment in its over 16 years of existence, the Edo State Polytechnic, formally known as Edo State Institute of Technology and Management (ESITM), Usen, will from November 28 to December 3, hold its maiden convocation ceremony.

Rector of the institution, Prof. Abiodun Falodun, who disclosed this in a chat with journalists, said that the development is not only a major milestone but also another expression of the far-reaching reforms by the Governor Obaseki-led administration in the state.

Noting that the convocation ceremony will hold at the institution's complex, he said that the school will also issue the first set of certificates bearing its name since its inception, noting the certificates will be produced in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

According to him, "I am pleased to announce that Edo State Polytechnic will host its maiden convocation ceremony this year. The ceremony will hold from November 28 to December 3. It will be the first-ever convocation at the institution."

He urged graduates from the institution to avail themselves of the occasion to get their certificates, noting that all necessary arrangements have been made for a seamless process.

"We are urging graduates from the institution to visit our website for details on how to access their certificates. The convocation will be an opportunity for them to secure theirs. We are as excited as they are, that we have made it possible for them to access their certificates," he said.

Falodun explained that a number of reforms are ongoing at the polytechnic to reposition it for global reckon, adding that new Higher National Diploma programmes  have been introduced even as partnerships have been sealed for international visiting lecturers from Switzerland and Germany.[b][/b]