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Edo APC Lauds Ugbodaga’s Appointment As Orthopedic Hospital Ag. MD

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2 years ago

May 28, 2023

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has commended the Federal Government on the appointment of Dr Philip Ugbodaga

as the Acting Medical Director of the newly established Nation Orthopedic Hospital in Edo State.

A letter by the State Chairman of the party, Col David Imuse (rtd) addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari said Ugbodaga who is a former chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state and a two term Medical Director of the Central Hospital in Benin City possess the competence needed to start the new hospital.

Describing Dr. Ugbodaga as a loyal party member, the letter read in part: “It is with a deep sense of responsibility and a heart full of gratitude, that I write on behalf of the State Working Committee(SWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State to express our profound appreciation to the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, for the appointment of a very loyal member of our party, a competent professional and medical administrator par excellence, Dr Philip Ugbodaga as the Acting Medical Director of the newly established National Orthopedic Hospital in Edo State.

“We are confident that Dr Philip Ugbodaga, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo State branch and also a former Medical Director of the Central Hospital, Benin City will leverage his expertise in administration and leadership to provide exceptional solutions to the running of the hospital.

“Your Excellency’s kind and fatherly gesture for the establishment of the hospital and the subsequent appointment of Dr. Philip Ugbodaga will no doubt provide the people of Edo State and indeed the South South geopolitical zone and contiguous states with the requisite medical facilities and qualified professionals that will guarantee access to quality healthcare services.

“As one of your parting gifts to the heartbeat of the nation, Edo State, this gesture will forever be remembered and posterity will be very kind to you as you have put a seal of well-being on the lives of many Nigerians, particularly those from the South South geopolitical zone, who constitute the immediate catchment area of the hospital and the general population of Nigerians.”

Recall that the Minister of State for Health, Hon Ekumankama Joseph in a letter dated 8th May 2023 read that: “This is to convey my approval for you to oversee the affairs of the newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital. Edo State on acting capacity pending the appointment of a susbstantive Medical Director/your confirmation as the Medical Director for the Hospital by Mr. President. Your appointment is with immediate effect.

“The Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State will be directed to release some support staff to you when need arises to ensure smooth take off and commencement of healthcare services in the Hospital.

“While congratulating you on this appointment, I urge you to work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure effective take off and delivery of quality healthcare services to the populace.

“Please. accept my congratulations.”

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

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16 minutes 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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5 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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16 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.