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Edo Govt House PS Bags NVMA Meritorious Award, Dedicates It To God, Late Father

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1 year ago

April 30, 2023

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The Permanent Secretary Transformation Office, Government House, Benin City, Dr. Peter Aibuedefe Osagie, has bagged meritorious award of excellence.

He was given the award at an event by the Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), for his impact and contributions to the association in Edo State and Nigeria as whole.

The event was the 2023 Veterinary Week/Livestock Farmers Forum organised by the NVMA, Edo State branch, with the theme: ‘Promoting Vision 2030; Making Edo Great Again (MEGA) in Livestock Production.’ The event was held in Benin recently.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Osagie dedicated the award to the Edo State Government for finding him worthy to be part of the management team of the state.

Furthermore, he also dedicated the award to the Almighty God, who, according to him, is his strength, his immediate family, his mother, late father, and colleagues.

Dr. Osagie, who is equally the National Vice President of NVMA, said his father was the person who motivated him on his path to his career when growing up.

This, according to him, impacted great knowledge in him as it relates to his profession.

He explained that his father’s mentorship towards him in his chosen career distinguished him from others.

“There is never a wrong time to receive such an award because as a vet doctor, I have made sure I gave my best to my profession. However, the recognition you get from your peers is something of great joy, and it is capable of spuring you to greater service. “

“So, I am very thankful to God for making me see this day. It would have been a posthumous award, but I received it in my lifetime. I give God the glory, I am very elated, and I want to also thank my colleagues for finding me worthy for honour and giving me an award.” He posited.

He added: “Of course, I also dedicate the award to my late Father, who was my mentor and role model. A lot of things I know now and the values i have imbibed today that make me excel in my career, I learnt them from him.

“i want to also dedicate the award to the Edo State government. They, too, have found me worthy to be part of the management of the state.

“I also dedicate this award to my wife and my children who had to cope with the time I was away. When I was pursuing my career with strength and vigour, at the same time, I was pursuing my academic advancements. So, my family were able to cope with me, and I dedicate this award to them,” he buttressed.

Earlier, in his speech, Dr. Chikwe Emmanuel, Chairman, the NVMA, Edo State branch, said the essence of the programme was to give back to the people of Edo State the best way to grow their livestock, adding that they have started giving free training to livestock farmers on the better way to rear their animals.

He said: “This event is a way of supporting the government using the livestock sector. We are offering free training on various aspects of farming. Like poultry, fish, pig, cattle, and sheep farming.

“This is a free training that we are giving the farmers in the Edo state.”

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We’ve Earmarked N1bn Naira Monthly To Feed Edo People – Obaseki

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May 5, 2024

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, says his administration has earmarked nothing less than N1bn Naira monthly to feed vulnerable Christians in the state in the next three months.

This is as he said a similar programme has been mapped out for people in the Muslim faith in the state.

Obaseki disclosed this during the official flag-off of phase one of Edo State Food Support Programme also known as Christian Feeding Programme in Benin City.

The Governor, who said he was worried by the rising number of people who cannot afford a square meal in a day in the state, said he had to call Christian leaders in the state on how best to address the alarming situation.

Obaseki said in order not to make it look political, he decided not to involve political office holders, but Christian leaders in reaching out to vulnerable Christians in the state.

The Governor who added that the state government already had data of the vulnerable in the state database, said the means of reaching out to them maximally was the issue, hence using churches to reach out to them.

He said: “I was worried by the rising number of people who cannot afford a square meal in a day. So, I thought to myself how do we solve this problem. This is not politics I told myself.

“I then called the chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and some of the blockheads to a meeting and explained to them what I intended to do. So, that’s how we put our heads together to come up with this programme.”

Obaseki added: “I told them this is the amount of money I will be giving you every month. I’ll give you a billionaire monthly for three months first. At least, Let us try this for the first three months.”

The governor said the programme was not just to feed the vulnerable, but also together more data about people in the state on how the government can create employment for them and how the government can render help where necessary.

Earlier, in his remarks, Chairman of the Organising Committee who also doubles as the Chairman, CAN,
Apostle Irekpono Omoike, while thanking the governor for the initiative, said 10kg of 60,000 bags of rice have been purchased for onward distribution to the three senatorial districts in the state.

According to him, 27,000 bags of the 10kg would be distributed to the seven local government areas in Edo South, 15 bags to Edo Central and 18 bags to Edo North.

Further giving the breakdown, Omoike said 3, 000 bags would be distributed to each local government across the 18 local government areas, summing upto 54,000 bags, while the remaining 6,000 bags would be distributed to churches not captured under CAN.

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Ex-Delta Gov, Ibori Mourns Passing Of Former Minister, Gbagi

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May 4, 2024

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Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori has mourned the passing of former Minister of State for Education Chief Kenneth Gbagi.

Ibori, in his Facebook timeline wrote: “Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. Abovwolovwolo. Atighoyowa. So long, May your soul rest in peace.”

Gbagi was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last election in Delta State.

The renowned criminologist, industrialist and senior lawyer died Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at the age of 62.

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BREAKING: Former Minister Gbagi Is Dead

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May 4, 2024

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The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last election in Delta State, Olorogun Barr Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, is dead.

Gbagi, a former minister of Education and an industrialist died at the age of 62.

The Renowned Criminologist and senior lawyer died on Saturday, May 4th 2024.

A statement signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi on behalf of the Gbagi family, said: “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM, OON; Former Minister of Education, who departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.

“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.

“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace”, the statement added.
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