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Deputy Gov Promises Effective, Efficient Healthcare Services In Edo

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1 year ago

May 2, 2025

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Deputy governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has promised effective healthcare service delivery to people at the grassroots through Primary Health Centres (PHCs).

The deputy governor made the promise in Benin on Friday during an inaugural meeting with the taskforce of PHCs and other stakeholders.

Idahosa said the aim of the meeting was to enable the government identify grey areas and build traction for effective service delivery.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY by Friday Aghedo, the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Idahosa was said to have noted that in line with the SHINE Agenda of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government would give affordable and qualitative healthcare services for all, especially vulnerable people.

The deputy governor, while presiding over the inaugural meeting, pointed out that the government was in position to cut down on morbidity, boost maternal and child health, as well as ensure the overall well-being of Edo residents.

Idahosa noted that people at the grassroots need to be provided with adequate healthcare to minimize their referrals to secondary healthcare centres based on the fact that time is key on issues which relate to health.

He said: “The mandate of Governor Monday Okpebholo is clear as he is poised to enhancing primary healthcare service delivery in Edo State by ensuring accessibility, accountability, quality, and efficiency of healthcare at all levels.

“This gathering represents a pivotal step in our collective mission to strengthen the PHCs system in our state and improve healthcare outcomes for all.”

He maintained that PHC is the foundation of an efficient and sustainable health system.

Idahosa described PHC as the first point of access for the citizens, the cornerstone of preventive care, and a crucial determinant of overall public health.

He added that without a robust PHC system, communities remain vulnerable to preventable diseases, maternal and child health challenges, and other pressing healthcare concerns.

While pointing out the assigned roles of members of the Taskforce who are to operate under the “One roof” programme, Idahosa told them to channel their energies towards achieving results.

He encouraged all stakeholders to put all hands on deck to foster a multi-sectoral approach that harnesses the expertise and commitment of all stakeholders.

“I am encouraging the Local government chairmen to take an active role in prioritizing PHC within their jurisdictions as they hold the responsibility to ensure functional health facilities, and proper resource allocation for sustainable healthcare improvements.

“I am also soliciting for the collaboration, resource-sharing, and collective problem-solving by stakeholders to support the administration of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as he works to fortify primary healthcare in Edo State.

“The government is poised to strengthen immunization programmes, improve maternal and child health care services, and ensure the provision of essential medical resources across all local government areas.”

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole who highlighted the perspective of the Health Ministry in his speech, stated that to achieve close universal health coverage, the state through his ministry has carried out a digitization training on the district health information system for 146 medical record officers/facility managers.

According to him, the ministry has also conducted training for data officers to improve monitoring and evaluation to strengthen PHC, procured and distributed 210 laptops and tablets to PHCs across the 18 councils to direct facility reporting and policy tilt of government.

Members of the Taskforce cut across the Ministries of Health, Communication and Orientation, Education, Local Government Commission, the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, and the Edo State PHC Development Agency.

Others included faith-based organizations in addition with development partners drawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.