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Be Diplomatic In Your Approach To Societal Issues, Edo Deputy Governor Tasks Youths

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2 years ago

May 1, 2023

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The Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, Monday, tasked the Nigerian youths to adopt a more diplomatic approach in handling societal issues rather than conforming with the old ways in driving home their demands.

He gave the task at the maiden edition of Comrade Dinner and Award Night put together by Owis Event alongside the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)held in Benin City.

Shaibu, who stated how he developed interest in politics, said that the era of barricading the roads in protest should be over as there could be other ways they can still make their presence known on issues that bother on the well being of Nigerians by activating their consciousness.

“For us to have an egalitarian society, all comrades must activate that consciousness in them. We must stop to lament for lamentation is not our portion.

“I became a politician courtesy of an engagement that I had with late Bola Ige. While we were accusing him for joining Obasanjo’s government, we said we were going to de-comrade him and that, why must he join Obasanjo’s government?.

“In one of those conversations, he invited us for a discussion to explain why he has to join Obasanjo’s government.

“That discussion changed my thinking. That was the day I made up my mind that I am going to go into secular politics.

“And he said, young men, I know your bodies are hot and I know your bodies are really scratching you to fight.

“When you scratch your body the way it scratches you, you will injure yourself and meet blood but the method must change now.

“During the military, we engaged our leaders at the level of barricades but now, we have transited from that era of militancy to an era of democracy where the people you are now engaging with are elected by the people and not the military that superimposed himself.

“So, if you say a democratically elected government that we have been struggling to have, we should not participate in it, you are indirectly telling us that you do not want good people to go into politics.

“He said, if good people consistently refused to be in politics because they say it is dirty, dirty people will continue to rule over us and good people will continue to lament.

“So, which do we choose? Do we encourage good people to be in for us not to lament or we encourage bad people to continue to exist and the good people continue to lament? That statement actually changed my orientation”, Shaibu said.

The deputy governor further admonished them to strive to build institutions that work rather than building individuals.

“An average comrade wants a system that works. Our charge as comrade is to have an institution that works, to build an institution and not to build individuals, when you build an individual, you build a superman but when you build institutions, you have a system that works for you and that is the way to go”, Shaibu said.

Earlier, the chairman Advisory board of Comrade Dinner and Award Night, Comrade Salami David, said the Comrade Dinner Award was conceived and birthed out of the resolute request to celebrate the monumental strides that have been produced by the student comradeship, adding that the ceremony is not to ego-fit any of them but it is to spur them into doing more for the students community.

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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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4 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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9 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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19 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.