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  The Edo progressive  Indigenous  Association (EPIA) also known as Edo Indigenous movement (EIM) has called on the Edo governor elect in the just concluded Edo 2020 gubernatorial election and the incumbent governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, to embrace the Edo indigenous development template put together by Edo indigenes.  This was disclossed in Benin City by Edo indigenous leader and President of EPIA- Chief Dr. Bishop Omogiade Enoyiegiere Edokpolo while discussing with newsmen on the way forward for Edo indigenous people. He said development is all about the people. "This template when fully adopted, will bring about the needed development Edo indigenes desire. This template is holistic and speaks directly into the development needs of Edo people.  "Though Governor Obaseki did well in his first tenure, but more is still expected from him and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu. Their administration did well with the memorandum of understanding (MOU)

By Isaac Eranga Benin City: Edo progressive Indigenous Association EPIA also know as Edo  Indigenous movement Worldwide,  said with the free and fair conduct of the Edo Governorship election, Edo Indigenes have proven to the world that civilization started with the Edo people of West Africa. This was disclosed by the Edo indigenous leader and President of EPIA, Chief Dr. Bishop Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo in Benin City after the end of September 19th Edo Governorship election. He called on other Nigerian States to emulate Edo State in moving Nigeria forward.  Chief Dr. Edokpolo said Edo election attracted the attention of the world. He said Edo State became the focus of the world, saying Edo election became popular like that of Nigeria general election. "Even the media was not exempted;  the election can be described as one of the most peaceful elections in the history of Nigeria irrespective of the negative predictions  of violence.  "This will go a long way to further sen

Governor Obaseki of Edo State endorsed the Vote Not Fight Campaign Coalition of Niger-Delta Concerned Youth (CONCY) has lauded  Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative over their  Vote Not Fight: Elections No Be War campaign in Edo State. According to the group, the campaign helped in forestalling peace in the just concluded Edo State governorship election. This commendation was contained in a press statement signed by the Publicity Secretary- Evelyn Oigbochie and made available to news men in Benin City. The group described the election as free, fair and peaceful election.  "We want to commend the Connected Advocacy for the campaign on non-violence election they carried out under the auspices of the Vote Not Fight: Elections No Be War campaign; the outcome of it is what played out at the Edo election. I want to use this medium to appeal to other civil society organisations to borrow a leaf from Connected Advocacy.  "We want to also thank the Indep

Ahead of the Edo governorship election, major stakeholders converge in Benin to forge the way forward. The event held  at Oba Akenzua 11 cultural centre, Benin city, had in attendance major election stakeholders which include leaders of  political parties and her candidates, Security personnel, NOA, CSOs/NGOs, Religious leaders, International and Domestic observers, Media and representatives from the palace of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N ‘Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare Il, Oba of Benin.  The INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu in his speech said Card readers for the Edo governorship election have been configured and received, non-sensitive materials received, Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) for INEC officials have been received in the state, INEC  officials trained and voters register given to the political parties. Mahmood assured the stakeholders that sensitive materials would be deployed as scheduled, adding that card readers will be used during the election while the

Edo Indigenous Movement gets working Committee Chairman for Indigenous Global Festival Mr. Been Owens Ifionayi As part of preparations for the  Edo indigenous home coming global festival, a working committee Chairman has been appointed. He is Mr. Ben Owens Ifionayi, who hails from Edo south senatorial district of Edo State. This was revealed to newsmen in Benin City by the Edo indigenous leader and President of Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement (EIM)  worldwide, Chief Dr. Bishop Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo. According to Chief Dr. Edokpolo, "the responsibilities of the Chairman working committee include helping  EPIA/EIM to plan and organize or put the right modalities in place for the Edo indigenous home coming global festival bid for January, 2020" The EPIA leader urged Mr. Ben Owens Ifionayi to comply with EPIA/EIM guidelines and directives in carrying out all his duties in this regard. According to EPIA boss

2022 Edo Indigenous Global Festival: EPIA appoints Diaspora Artists' Coordinator By Indigenous Journalist Isaac Eranga Mr. Spice Vision Edosa Benin City: As part of preparation for the Edo Indigenous Home Coming Global Festival bid for January, 2022, the Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA) also known as Edo Indigenous Movement (EIM) Worldwide has appointed Mr. Spice Vision Edosa as Edo Indigenous Festival Diaspora Artists'Coordinator. Mr. Edosa is the CEO of  Spice Vision Music House Entertainment Limited. This was contained in a letter signed by the Edo Indigenous Leader and President of EPIA, Chief Dr. Bishop Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo and made available to newsmen in Benin City.  "The responsibility of the 2022 Edo Indigenous Festival Diaspora Artists' Coordinator is to coordinate all the diaspora artists for the upcoming Edo Indigenous Home Coming Global Festival for EPIA/EIM worldwide. He is expected to carry out all activities and transac