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𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐨𝐣𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 …Promises attention to critical infrastructure By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman of Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, yesterday, Wednesday, September 16th 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Onojie of Opoji, HRH Zaiki Osobomeamen Ehijie I, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Local Government Council and traditional institutions in the area. Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, Addressing Palace Chiefs @ Opoji Palace The Chairman was accompanied on the visit by Councillors representing the various wards in the Local Government Area, as well as key management staff of the Council. Chief Oniha of Opoji Kingdom, praying for the Chairman, and breaking the kolanut, @ the palace Although the Onojie, HRH Zaiki Ehijie I, was unavoidably absent to personally receive the Chairman and hi...

𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐆 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐆 By: Oriaifoh Godwins Today, Wednesday 16th September 2026, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, Area Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, continued his familiarisation tour of the local government area as he met with the staff of the local government at the Council secretariat Hall, after which he proceeded on a courtesy visit to the Enijie In Esan Central Local Government Area. Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, addressing LG staff Addressing the local government area council staff, Hon. Momodu called on all hands to be on deck in creating values that will stand a test of time for generations to see. He said; "...I am pleased to meet with you all. I call on everyone to be committed more than ever before in your respective responsibilities. We have a lot of work to do, and by the grace of God, tog...

𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐆 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 …Pledges Renewed Attention to Markets, Infrastructure By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman of Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, has commenced his administration's inspection of markets and other key facilities within the council area, with a visit to the Irrua Market and the lock-up stores at Eguare Market, Irrua. The inspection tour that was embarked upon today, Tuesday 15th September 2026, formed part of the Chairman's efforts to familiarise himself with the condition of public facilities within the local government area. At the lock-up stores in Eguare Market, the Chairman assessed the condition of the facilities and their level of utilisation. He also took a walk round the new market structures under construction, a project of His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo state. At the Irrua Mark...

 𝟐.𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐃𝐌𝐎 𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫-𝐓𝐨-𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 By: Oriaifoh Godwins As the race for the 2027 Presidential election gradually gathers momentum, the Sustainable Development Mobilization Organization, SDMO, in support of Senator Monday Okpebholo Solidarity Movement, will formally be inaugurating their Grassroots Movement, on Friday, the 11th of September 2026 by 10:00 a.m. at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, JOOPSA, New Civil Service Centre, Benin city, Edo state. The inauguration of the grassroots movements will be Chaired by Hon. Sylvester Aigboboh, the Edo state APC Deputy Chairman, who is also the coordinator, Renewed Hope Ambassador, Edo state Chapter. Speaking with Winning Media today, the coordinator, SDMO, Comrade Daniel Okojie, revealed that distinguished APC leaders, coordinators and stakeholders whose commitment continues to strengthen community engagement and...

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲:  ... 𝐔𝐠𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, during this year's occasion of the celebration of Africa Traditional Medicines Day, has called for a renewed commitment towards the preservation, promotion and reawakening of the rich traditional medicine heritage of our ancestors. 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘶 𝘜𝘨𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢, 𝘑𝘗. 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘌𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘛𝘔𝘉 High Chief Traditional Doctor Ugbesia made this call while speaking with Winning Media on the activities of the Board to mark this year's celebration that held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, JOOPSA, Benin, on Monday 31st of August 2026. The Chairman of the board, who thanked Governor Monday Okpebholo for his foresight in bringing Edo TMB that has been dormant over the years, back...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐌𝐁 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲  ...Chairman, Showcases One-Year Achievements By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, Edo TMB, on Monday, 31st August 2026, celebrated the 2026 African Traditional Medicine Day, with the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, showcasing the remarkable achievements recorded by the Board within his one year in office. The event, which brought together stakeholders and members of the public, attracted representatives from the Edo State Ministries of Health, Environment and Education, as well as traditional medicine practitioners and other stakeholders in the health sector. A cross section of guests at the event In a documentary video presented during the celebration, High Chief Ugbesia rolled out some of the key programmes and initiatives undertaken by the Board to reposition, regulate and promote traditional medicine practice in Edo State. Among the ac...

𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨'𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 ...Says Grievances Should Be Channelled Through Appropriate Leaders By: Oriaifoh Godwins High Chief Robert Okoinemen, popularly known as the Oduma of the Universe, has cautioned critics, particularly sons and daughters of Uromi, in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo state, and people of Esan extraction in general, against what he described as the persistent insult and denigration of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In a recent viral video in which he spoke in Esan language, High Chief Okoinemen urged the people to appreciate and support Governor Okpebholo, whom he described as a performing governor. He warned against a situation where the Governor's contributions and achievements would only be acknowledged after his departure from office or, as he recalled, like it happened in the case of the l...

𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐨 𝐇.𝐄, 𝐒𝐞𝐧. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨, 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞  On behalf of the Government and good people of Esan Central Local Government Area, I, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, heartily congratulate His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. Your birthday presents yet another opportunity to celebrate a DISTINGUISHED LEADER whose commitment to the development, progress and prosperity of Edo State continues to inspire hope among our people. Since assuming office, Your Excellency has demonstrated remarkable dedication to good governance and the welfare of the people.  Your passion for development and your determination to build a better Edo State are commendable, worthy of celebration, and has guided and inspired me all through my tenure as the Chairman of...

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨 May your leadership culminate in enduring prosperity. -C hief Odaman My dear Executive Governor, I join all well-meaning sons and daughters of Edo State to celebrate with you on your birthday today, 29th August, 2026. At 56 years, you have steadily risen to become both an inspiration to your generation, and an embodiment of the much needed example of what good governance entails in our country.  Looking ahead, I wish you well as you trudge with the fear of God, in your impressive trajectory towards excellent service delivery to the good people of Edo State.  It is my prayer that your leadership will culminate in enduring prosperity, and happiness for the resilient populace of our dear state.  While congratulating you on this auspicious occasion, it is my hope that you will continue to build on the relative achievements made so far within the short span of your administration.  Many hap...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐌𝐁 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟔 ... Senator Okpebholo is a governor of great vision -Ugbesia By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman of the Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, has felicitated with the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his 56th birthday. High Chief Ugbesia, in a Press statement signed by him, dated 29th August,2026, and made available to newsmen,  described Governor Okpebholo's birthday as a special occasion to celebrate a leader whose life has been characterised by humility, dedication to public service and an unwavering commitment to the progress and development of Edo State. The Chairman commended the Governor for his purposeful leadership and passion for the welfare of the people, noting that his administration has continued to demonstrate a strong determination to place Edo State on the path of sustainable grow...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨 @ 𝟓𝟔 By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Dr. Jerry Uwangue, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his 56th birthday. Dr. Uwangue, in a goodwill message to the Governor, described the occasion as a moment to celebrate a leader whose life has been defined by dedication to public service, courage, humility and an unwavering commitment to the progress and development of Edo State. The Commissioner noted that since assuming office as Governor, Senator Okpebholo has demonstrated a strong passion for good governance and the welfare of the people, while providing purposeful leadership across critical sectors of the state's economy. According to Dr. Uwangue, Governor Okpebholo's commitment to the development of agriculture and the promotion of food security reflect...

𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨 @ 𝟓𝟔 ...Gov. Okpebholo is God-sent -Chairman By: Our Correspondent As His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo state clocks 56 today, 29th of August 2026, the Chairman of the Management Board, Edo City Transport Service, ECTS, have felicitated the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The felicitàtion message, is contained in statement issued and signed by the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Robert Okoinemen and made available to Winning Media. The goodwill message reads in part; "on behalf of the Board, Management and the entire staff of Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, I wish His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo a Happy Birthday anniversary."  "we at Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, pray that, as God in his infinite mercies add another year to our amiable governor's age, may God also continue t...

EDO STATE AT 35, EDO TMB Salutes Edo People: Re affirms commitment to quality traditional medicine practice. Edo State, created on the 27th of August 1991 by  the military Administration of President Ibrahim Babangida, clocks 35 years on the 27th August this year. Since the creation 35 years ago, Edo State has witnessed series of transformation engineered by different Administrations. The state which is gate way to the East, West and Northern parts of the country, is homogeneously endowed with human and natural resources for her shared prosperity.  Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Dr. Abudu Godwin Ugbesia, JP, expressed satisfaction over the prevailing peace and tranquility in the state since it's creation attributing it to the tremendous efforts of Governor Monday Okpebholo in promoting Good Governance and the peaceful disposition of traditional rulers, religious leaders, and cultural affinity of Edo people. Chief Ugbesia said; "...the present ...

𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞, 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐭 — 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧 By: Oriaifoh Godwins Following pockets of unfounded criticisms of the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, from some quarters, the people of Esan land has been called upon to defend the Agenda that took several years of negotiations, concessions and alliances to achieve. High Chief Robert Okoinemen The call was made by an All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain of Esan extraction, High Chief Robert Okoinemen, the Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, while castigating some persons that recently began to criticize the current administration of Edo state, for unfounded reasons. Speaking, he said; "Edo Agenda for the emergence of a governor of Esan extraction, was not achieved like the snap of the fingers". "We the People of Esanland, with the support of our brothers and sisters, the lovers of fairness, Justice and...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐓𝐌𝐁, 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 ...our heritage must be preserved... -Ugbesia By: Oriaifoh Godwins As Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, prepares to celebrate the 24th Africa Traditional Medicines Day, schedule to hold on Monday, the 31st of August 2026, at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, JOOPSA, the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Traditional Doctor Abudu Ugbesia, JP, has emphasised on the need for Africans in general and Nigerians in particular, to continue to respect and take seriously our tradition and values; saying; "our heritage must be preserved and celebrated. This is why every year, we at the Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, make it a duty to celebrate Africa Traditional Medicines Day". Speaking with Winning Media on the plans ahead for the event, High Chief Abudu said; “...the theme of this year's ...

𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨'𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞  — Chief Oduma Advises By:  Oriaifoh Godwins Chairman of Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, High Chief Robert Okoinemen, popularly known as Oduma of the Universe, has called for a more proactive and coordinated media strategy for Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration, warning that the governor's achievements risk being overshadowed by misinformation and poorly managed public communication. High Chief Robert Okoinemen, Chairman, ECTS. Speaking with Winning Media Online, Okoinemen said while Governor Okpebholo is focused on delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Edo State, political opponents and critics are relentlessly working to undermine the administration's image, making it imperative for the governor's media team to stay ahead of emerging narratives. According to him, "As Governor Okpebholo is working to fix Edo State, there are several enemie...

𝐀𝐀𝐔𝐄-𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐔 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄: 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 -𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭  By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, has clarified that the indefinite strike embarked upon by the University Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is principally connected with issues arising from the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria–Academic Staff Union of Universities (FGN–ASUU) Agreement, and should not be misconstrued as a protest over the University's inability or failure to pay staff salaries. The above revelation is contained in a Press release signed by Otunba Mike Aladenika PAR/Head, Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the University, made available to Winning Media today, Tuesday, 25th August 2026. The Press release, reads: "The clarification follows the decision of the University’s ASUU Chapter, after an emergency meeting, to direct its memb...

Happy Eid-el-Maulud To Our Muslim Brother, Sisters By: Our Correspondent The Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, Hon. Chief Robert Okoinemen, on the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Maulud, while wishing all the members of Management and staff of ECTS, as well as all the Muslim in Edo state, a blissful celebration, has also called on all the true members of Islam, the religion of peace, to continue to live in peace and harmony with themselves and their neighbours irrespective of religion, saying; "...it's humanity first". Speaking with Winning Media, today, Tuesday, 25th August, Hon. Chief Okoinemen who advised all Muslim in Edo state to remain committed to consolidating on the existing peace in the state, also noted that, Edo state will continue to develop and grow to the admiration of all,  only when peace prevail. Continuing, Hon. Okoinemen said; "...at ECTS, we remain committed to harmonious relationship with ourselves, irrespective of religion, ethnic...

Edo state Govt To Directly Engage Private Entities in Agriculture ...sale of maize, cassava, others By: Oriaifoh Godwins Edo state government has invested massively in maize, rice and cassava plantations across the state and will soon begin the sale of products from the plantations to individuals and cooperate entities. The above development was disclosed by Dr. Jerry Uwangue, the Edo state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, when he visited the Edo state maize plantation located in Udomi, Esan Central local government area. Speaking with Winning Media, Hon. Dr. Uwangue disclosed that Edo state government is going to sell the products from the farms to corporate bodies and private individuals. He said; "...What we are doing now, is to commercialize it... we want to let people know that Edo state can invest and make money from their investments".  "Ewu Flour Mill has shown interest, and we are also advertising to other private individuals that need maize for w...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 ...we promised, we delivered -Dr. Uwangue By: Oriaifoh Godwins The direct distribution of fertilizers to registered farmers across Edo State started on the 17th of August 2026, with the distribution of the first batch of 8,000 bags of fertilizer and 30,000 cocoa seedlings, to farmers that registered with the Ministry. The distribution took place at the Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Benin city. Speaking, with Winning Media, the Edo state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Dr. Jerry Uwangue, said; "this is only the first batch. We are continuing the exercise next week".  "All the farmers that have registered should go to their respective local government areas to get further directive with respect to when same distribution will come up in their local government". A cross section of farmers at the Min. Of Agriculture and F...