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Experts In Building Industry Visit EDOGIS, Applaud Edo Govt Reforms

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3 years ago

November 30, 2022

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Experts in the Building Industry have applauded the Edo State Government reforms of digitalization of Survey plans and Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) being currently undertaken by Edo State Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS), and resolved to partner and collaborate with the Agency to sanitise the industry.

The commendation followed a courtesy visit at the weekend on the management of EDOGIS by the executive members of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) as well as that of Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Edo State
branch, respectively.

Led by the Edo State branch Chairman, Surv. Osagie Idehen, the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) congratulated Mrs Osaro Aihie on her recent appointment as the Managing Director (MD) of EDOGIS, describing her as an “astute civil Servant and Estate Valuer” whose performance during and after her tenure in office will be greatly reckoned with.

While commending the MD for the far-reaching reforms she has introduced in land administration and management in the state, especially the digitalisation of survey plans and fast tracking of the process of obtaining Certificates of Occupancy within 30 working days, the State Chairman of NIS pledged the support of members of the Institution for the EDOGIS Managing Director.

He, however, used the occasion to raise pertinent issues of mutual concern as well as areas of possible collaboration with the agency.

According to Surv. Idehen, “as an institution and professionals in the Built Industry, we are ready to support the government initiative on any area, pertaining to Surveying and Geoinformatics… we will partner with the establishment towards achieving her goals.”

In a related development, the executive members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Edo State branch, led by the Chairman, Austin Aigbekaen, also congratulated the MD of EDOGIS on her new appointment and commended her and her management team for the ongoing impactful reforms in the Agency.

Surv. Aigbekaen who described the MD’s appointment as well deserved and based on merit, added that it gives great joy to the Estate Surveying and Valuation profession, where Mrs Aihie has been a Fellow, for a good number of years.

The professional body used the opportunity to ventilate on a number of issues concerning the profession.

Responding, the Managing Director, EDOGIS, Mrs. Aihie, thanked the visitors for the visit and for identifying with her on her new appointment.

She expressed gratitude to God and to His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki for counting her worthy of the appointment.

Mrs Aihie tasked the visiting surveyors and Estate Valuers on strict adherence to professional ethical practices in the industry and requested for a full list of qualified Surveyors practicing in the State to enable the Agency streamline its working relations with the Institution.

The MD asserted that under her watch, EDOGIS envisions to leverage on the template provided by His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, to deepen and extend the frontiers of Ease of Doing Business, as far as land transactions and administration in Edo State are concerned.

While addressing the issues raised by her visitors, the MD promised to explore the opportunity provided by the courtesy visits to partner the professionals in the built industry.

The visit afforded other management staff of EDOGIS and members of the professional bodies the opportunity to rub minds and exchange ideas on a good working relationship.

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

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2 hours ago

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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8 hours ago

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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8 hours ago

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.