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By Besiru Enakhimion. The aspiration of Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu to take over from Mr. Godwin Obaseki as the governor of the state in 2024 has received a  boost from students of the University of Benin, UNIBEN. The students who were led by past and serving leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS as well as EXCO members of several departments converged on the Campaign Office of Rt. Hon. Shaibu in Benin City, to pledge their support for his governorship ambition. Some of the students who spoke were Comrade Gilbert Success, aka UNIBEN Oracle,  Comrade Gerald Nnamdi and Comrade Happiness Ugheghele. They took turn to pledge their unflinching support for the deputy governor's aspiration. They were unanimous in describing Shaibu as one of their own who has represented the youths very well both as a former National President of NANS and  in the politic

By Besiru Enakhimion. Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has officially declared his intension to contest in the 2024 governorship election in the state. He made the declaration at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral center in Benin City on Monday, the 27th of November, 2023. The number two citizen in the state who pride himself as 100% Home Boy, revealed that his campaign will be built upon five core pillars that are vital to the transformation and prosperity of Edo state. "The first pillar of our agenda is infrastructural development and economic diversification  "Education, Sports, Skills Development and job creation form the second pillar of our agenda. "The third pillar of our agenda is healthcare and social welfare systems. "Agriculture, rural development and poverty alleviation constitute the fourth pillar of our agenda. "Lastly, Security, environmental sustainability an

By Besiru Enakhimion. Sen.( Pharm.) Matthew Urhoghide, fondly called, the promise keeper has fulfilled another part of his social contract with the people of Edo South Senatorial District, by training and financially empowering 100 residents of the district. The training programme tagged, " Intervention Project for Empowerment and Intensive Training of Youths and Women on Agroforestry Enterprises in Edo State", took place at Bishop Kelly Pastoral Center, Benin City, on Wednesday, the 22nd of November, 2023. 100 women and youths selected from the Seven Local Government Areas of the Senatorial District were trained in Nursery Techniques management and seedlings production, Snail farming, Fish farming, Bee keeping and Honey production and Business Enterprises Development by personnel from Ibadan based Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria. Each of the participants in the programme was given a starter park of One Hundred Thousand n

By Besiru Enakhimion. Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has commissioned two boreholes at Imiakeble in Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. He carried out the exercise at the 40-days fidau ceremony of late Madam Fatima Ahmadu. The boreholes were provided by the son of the deceased, Colonel Ahmed Ahmadu, to immortalize his late mother and grandmother.  At the solemn event, the Deputy Governor commiserated with the bereaved family and advised the members to, "stay strong and stand in to fill the gap created by the demise of mama Fatima". The Edo state number 2 citizen noted that Madam Ahmedu lived a life worthy of emulation. He described the deceased as a disciplinarian who contributed immensely to the development of her community and played a leading role in building human capacity. Rt. Hon. Comrade Shaibu   further said, "  "while mama was on here with us, she lived an exemplary life. She was a

By Besiru Enakhimion. Edo State Deputy  Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed gratitude to the people of Edo state for giving him the opportunity to serve. He expressed his appreciation to the people at a colourful harvest and thanksgiving ceremony, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin City, on Sunday , the 12th of November, 2023. Rt. Hon. Comrade Shaibu who dedicated his seven years as the number two citizen of the state to God, noted that the tenure has not been an easy journey. "However, I am happy and grateful to God, because in all things, He says we should give thanks". He declared. "So, for me, it has been seven years of honour to God, seven years of glory to God, seven years of God's favour in my life and in my home. "Looking back, God has preserved my life and I am thankful to Him; with what I have seen from the beginning till now, I must say that  God has been merciful. "

By Besiru Enakhimion. The Councillor representing WARD09, Egor Local government Council, Hon. ( Amb.) Inneh Elliot has congratulated the First lady of Edo state, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki on the successful hosting of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament in Benin City. He expressed happiness that the 3rd edition of the FIFA recognized tournament was won by the Edo state female football club, the Edo Queens Football Club, formerly known as Inneh Queens. In a congratulatory message to Mrs. Obaseki, made available to journalists, Hon. Inneh Elliot who is the Chief Whip of the Egor Legislative Arm, declared that the competition has further boosted female football in Edo state and beyond.  He also thanked the state government for sustaining the first female football club in the state, the Edo Queens Football Club. He solicited for the continuation of the football tournament beyond the present administration in the state. Edo Queens Football Club was formerly known as Inneh Queens

     By Besiru Enakhimion. Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has felicitated  Ambassador Collins Osazee Idahosa, on his appointment as Governor, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN,  Europe Chapter. In his congratulatory message to the NYCN Governor who is based in Stockholm, Sweden, the Edo state number 2 citizen said :   "It is my singular honour and privilege to felicitate with you on your appointment as Governor, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Europe Chapter. "Your appointment is well deserved and a testament of the indomitable 'l-can-do spirit' and manifestation of excellence that Edo sons and daughters are reputed for around the world. "It is heartwarming to know that as a true and bonafide citizen of the Heartbeat of Nigeria, your elevation to this exalted position has further consolidated the enviable status of Edo State in the international community as a sub-national of pride, honour and integrity. &quo

By Besiru Enakhimion. Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has charged Nigerian students to work hard  for the sustenance of the nation's  democracy. He gave the charge at  the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Summit, held at Imaguero College in Benin City. The event hosted by the NANS Vice President (Inter-Campus Affairs), Comrade Vanessa Egbeahie, had business monguls, technocrats, politicians and other important personalities from all walks of life, in attendance . The Deputy Governor,  who was one of the key-note speakers, urged the students to be hardworking, diligent, focused and determined in the pursuit of the growth and development of Nigeria. Rt. Hon.Shaibu, a one time President of NANS, also recounted his journey into students unionism and his contributions to the emergence of democracy in Nigeria. He narrated how he was tortured and detained in prison by the military for leading the NANS Zone C, &