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Edo Central Contact and Mobilization unit of APC, PCC set agenda

 Edo Central Contact and Mobilization unit of the APC, PCC set Agenda... By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Edo central Senatorial district directorate of the Contact and Mobilization unit of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, following the Inauguration of the Edo state chapter recently, has set their agenda on how to ensure that the right awareness is created in ensuring that the All Progressive Congress, win the upcoming 2023 Presidential election. Speaking with a team of Journalists on Saturday, the 16th of December 2022, after his meeting with Edo central Local Government Areas, LGA's, and the ward Coordinators, the Edo state Assistant Director, who is also the Leader, Esan Central Senatorial district, of the Contact and Mobilization Directorate of the PCC, Dr. Goddy Igbaekeme, pointed out that, the proactive nature of the Contact and Mobilization Directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, is not in doubt, as the Contact and Mobilization uni

APC, PCC: Edo state APC Contact and Mobilization committee inaugurated

Edo state APC Contact and Mobilization Directorate of the PCC Inaugurated By: Oriaifoh Godwins Today, Wednesday 14th December 2022, the Edo state chapter of the Contact and Mobilization Directorate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, was Inaugurated in Benin, Edo state. Speaking, Hon. Dr. Samson Osagie, the Edo state Director of the Directorate of Contact and Mobilization of APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, said; "...the mandate of the Contact and Mobilization Directorate gleaned from the terms of reference is basically to identify, contact, recruit and mobilise high level stakeholders and voters across Edo state to believe in, collaborate with, support and vote for our Presidential candidates and by extension other candidates of the APC in the 2023 general elections". In doing this, he charged the Coordinators and members of the contact and Mobilization committee, to lianse with the APC structure in their respective domians. Cont

EDOGIS And Osaze Edigin's Uninformed Article

 Osazee Edigin's Uninformed article About EDOGIS By: Tunde Eigbiremolen The attention of the  Management of Edo State Geographic Information Service,(EDOGIS) has been drawn to the tissue of lies and misinformation about the operations of the Agency,  written by one Osazee Edigin,  titled:  "EDOGIS IN RETROGRESSION"  in which he displayed his crass ignorance and poor understanding of what currently obtains in EDOGIS. Mrs. Osaro Grace Aihie (ESV) Managing Director, EDOGIS. Ordinarily, it would have been better to ignore the wishy-washy  and poorly written article lacking in focus and facts, but the need to put the records straight and properly guide members of the public has necessitated this reply. First, it is important to correct  the wrong impression by the writer that the current management of EDOGIS deliberately delays the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to applicants. Nothing can be farther from the truth . As a matter of fact,  his claim that some appl

Stop Playing Politics with People's Lives... Edo APC tells Obaseki

 “Quit playing politics with people’s lives”  - APC slams Obaseki over statement blaming opposition for fire incidents at Benin markets The Edo State chapter of the APC has rebuked Governor Godwin Obaseki for his “shameful blame game and unfortunate descent to political polarization” on important state matters affecting the lives of the people, particularly the fire incidents ravaging markets and other public spaces in the state. The statement issued by Mr. John Mayaki in response to the state government’s attempt to blame the opposition for the fire tragedies condemned Obaseki’s now familiar resort to politics as a ploy to evade responsibility for his growing failures, noting that the governor cannot continue to point hands at others with every manifestation of his incompetence and complete abandonment of governance. Mayaki, who is the Chairman of the Edo Media and Publicity Committee of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, said “attributing the attendant disasters that stem from go

APC Queries Obaseki Over Questionable incessant December fire incidents at Major Markets

 APC Queries Obaseki Over Questionable incessant December Fire Incidents At Major Markets …urges market women, artisans, to punish PDP govt with their votes Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki and his PDP-led government over an alleged failure to find a lasting solution to regular fire incidents which ravage major markets in Benin City, the Edo State capital, particularly at the end of the year. The criticism was made by Mr. John Mayaki, the Chairman of the Edo Media and Publicity Committee of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, in a Wednesday statement in which he accused the Obaseki-administration of “unconscionable negligence, especially on the issue of incessant fire incidents reducing people’s livelihoods and means of economic survival to ashes.” His statement came after another fire incident was recorded at the new Lagos road market, after similar disasters at the Oba market, Ekiosa market, and Santana market. He said, “Every Decemb

Edo APC-PCC hit the ground running, announces Directors

 Edo APC-PCC sets agenda, announces Directors  …restates commitment to securing Tinubu’s election The Edo State Media and Publicity Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) held its inaugural meeting yesterday in Benin city to set the agenda for its statewide engagement spanning all forms of media and with the objective of aiding the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC’s presidential candidate, as the country’s next leader. The meeting was convened and led by the State Chairman of the Committee, Mr John Mayaki, who was joined by other media stakeholders and influencers in the state. Participants examined media strategies and tactics relevant to its goal, while also setting the modalities for operations, including the creation of sub-committees and the appointment of other officials expected to join in the management of the operations. The Committee endorsed the appointment of Hon. Nathaniel Osamede as State Director of Operations,

BREAKING: CBN reduces over the counter withdrawals

 CBN Reduces Over-The-Counter Withdrawals Per Week For Individuals, Companies  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a new policy requiring deposit money banks and other financial institutions to ensure that individuals and corporate entities do not withdraw more than N100,000 and N500,000 per week, respectively. The revised cash withdrawal limit, was revealed in a circular issued today by the central bank, will be implemented nationwide on January 9, 2023. The summary of CBN New Currency Policy Effective January 9, 2023, is as follows: Daily ATM withdrawal: #20,000 Daily POS Withdrawal: #20,000 Above #20,000: Must be done electronically Weekly Withdrawal Limit: #100,000 Highest Denomination to be dispensed by ATM: #200 notes. Maximum withdrawal at the Counter weekly: (Individual) #100,000 Maximum withdrawal at the Counter weekly (Corporate Organization) #500,000 Processing Fees for withdrawal above limit: (a) Individual: 5% Processing Fee (b) Corporate Organization: 10% Proc