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Obaseki Flags Off Construction Of 9.7km Uwelu Road, Others

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2 years ago

January 10, 2024

L-R: Ogida of Evbogida, Chief Osaruyi Ogida; Ohen-Amegor of Uwelu Community, High Priest Osaretin Amegor; representative of Edo State Governor and Commissioner for Road and Bridges, Engr. Ethan Uzamere; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Road and Bridges, Ferguson Enabulele, and Member representing Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Hon. Natasha Osawaru, at the flag-off of construction of 9.7km Uwelu Market Road with adjoining streets, in Egor LGA, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, flagged off the construction of 9.7km Uwelu Market Road with adjoining streets.

Obaseki, at the flag-off, said the road construction project will benefit over 20 communities, reassuring sustained efforts to open up more communities for economic activities and development.

The governor who was represented by the State Commissioner for Road and Bridges, Engr. Ethan Uzamere, said the government, as part of the project, is developing a mini water storm project to address the erosion problem in the area.

He said, “This road is called Uwelu Spare Parts Road. We are doing a lot of adjoining roads around here. This is an old bypass road reducing traffic around here. We started working around one week ago immediately after the holidays to ensure this road is done well.

“The total lots apart from Uwelu Spare parts market road include nine adjoining streets which amount to about 9.7KM. We are using new technology; some of the roads are done with concrete technology with rigid pavement and we are doing some major mini stormwater projects as well.”

According to him, “The road will connect more than 20 communities, boosting economic activities in these areas. We have a major stormwater project in the State and need to take water away from our roads as we have issues with water on our roads. We are focused on erosion control and also focusing on the mini water storm project around this area.

“This Uwelu Spare Parts Road has been bad for a long time and over the years, palliative works have done without great success. There is a major erosion issue with this road. That is what we are moving to solve immediately and when it’s solved the road will last for a long time.”

On his part, the Chairman of Egor Local Government Area, Hon. Eghe Ogiemudia commended the Edo State Governor for prioritizing the development of the area, noting that, “The road is like a bypass connecting several communities.”

She stated, “We thank the governor for keeping to his promise of fixing this road. The people of Egor will work with the Obaseki-led administration to ensure he finishes strong.”

Also, the Chairman of Uwelu Spare Parts Market, Osa Collins said, “For over 20 years, this road has not been motorable and we have lost customers and traders alike who have all moved to other markets in the State. The governor has done something great by flagging off this road as our unborn children will appreciate the governor for what he has done.

“The governor made a promise last year when he came visiting and today he has kept to his promise as construction of the road has commenced.”

Others present at the flag-off include the Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Chapter Comr. Odion Olaiye, youths and elders of Uwelu and Ogida communities, serving commissioners, permanent Secretaries, and traditional leaders, amongst others.

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Insecurity: Former NYSC Director Tasks Corps Members On Self, Environmental Consciousness

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December 1, 2025

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A retired Director, Information and Public Relations, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Directorate Headquarters, Eddy Megwa, has called on all corps members serving in the country to take their personal security seriously, always be self and environmental conscious.

The former Director made the call at the Bauchi NYSC permanent orientation camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state on Monday.

He warned that the times were evil, therefore vigilance, self consciousness and consciousness of the environment were of paramount importance.

He also called on them to serve the nation with loyalty, commitment and zeal for patriotism, adding that no nation grew without the selfless service of the citizens and called on the corps members to rise up and make the desired change.

“I want to urge you all to deliberately work towards building a great nation of our collective dreams.

“This is because if we have a country that is working very well, the youths will not be desperate about relocating to other countries of the world for greener pastures,” he said.

Megwa further discouraged the youth from illegal migration, describing it as a suicide mission as many of such ‘desperate people’ ended up losing their lives in the Sahara desert in the most gruesome manner.

The former NYSC Spokesman encouraged the corps members to strive for excellence in all they do and achieve even what their forebears could not achieve.

“There are a whole lot of opportunities you have now and can leverage on which the older generation never had.”

He told his audience not to put their names and their families into disrepute by getting themselves involved in crimes and other unwholesome activities.

“The Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC is the panacea to graduate unemployment.

“I want to, therefore, advise you to take advantage of the programme by learning skills that will be useful to you in the future.”

Earlier, Mr Umoren Kufre, the state’s Coordinator of NYSC, appreciated the retired Director for the visit and words of motivation to both camp officials and corps members.

He described the former Director as a living legend that shaped the NYSC Public Relations Unit to what it is today and left his footprints boldly.

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NiMet Predicts Three-day Sunshine, Cloudiness From Monday

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December 1, 2025

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.‎

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the entire northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday.‎

It envisaged ‎sunny skies with patches of clouds over the entire central region.‎”For the southern region, ‎cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the region with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Cross River during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said‎According to NiMet, dust haze is anticipated over Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno, and Yobe on Tuesday throughout the forecast period.‎It anticipated sunny skies with cloud patches over the entire central region.

“For ‎southern region, ‎cloudy skies are expected over the region with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of ‎Cross River during morning hours.‎” Isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Delta, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River later in the day,” it said.‎

The agency predicted dust haze over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Wednesday.‎NiMet anticipated a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the entire central region.‎”For the southern region, cloudy atmosphere are over the region in the morning hours.‎

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers ” it said.

NiMet urged the public to drive under the rain with caution and to take necessary precautions as ‎dust particles would be in suspension over the northern region.

NiMet advised people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather ‎conditions.

‎”Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.‎” Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet – visit our website – www.nimet.gov.ng.

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MOWAA: Why I Will Not Appear Before Edo Assembly Panel — Obaseki

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December 1, 2025

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The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has given reasons he would not appear before the Edo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee set up to investigate funding and ownership of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel.

The Edo Assembly set up the panel following a request by Governor Monday Okpebholo that the Assembly should probe funding and ownership of the projects.

Amongst what the governor requested the Assembly to investigate is the state government’s N3.8bn investment in the MOWAA and N28bn in Radisson Hotel.

Former Governor Obaseki is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Thursday, December 4th, 2025.

The Committee, had in a letter signed by its Secretary, Bekisu Oshone Wilson, said attendance by Obaseki and others were required as part of the committee’s investigation.

Obaseki, who spoke through his media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, said it was offensive and laughable for the Assembly to invite him over a matter that was already in court.

He said the Edo Assembly should learn to know how the law works.

The former Edo Governor said he could not be subjected to answering separately on the same issue.

“It is subjudice for the former Governor to appear before the Edo Assembly in a matter already in court.

“Why subject him to another round of questioning on the same issues?”

Management of MOWAA had also refused to appear before the Edo Assembly Ad Hoc Committee.

Its Counsel, Olayiwola Afolabi, said the Assembly could only make recommendations but that the Court would make the final decision on the issues.