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Barrage of Goodwill Messages, Visits, Trail Prince Momodu's Emergence, Resumption as ECLG Chairman By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Safety Unit of the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, ISTH, Irrua, led by Mr. Okosun Pascal, and members of the Sustainable Development Mobilization Organization, SDMO, led by Mr. Daniel Okojie, on Tuesday October 6, 2026, visited the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, to congratulate him on his emergence and assumption of office as Chairman of the council. The delegation from the ISTH Safety Unit presented a letter of congratulation to the Chairman, expressing confidence in his leadership capacity and commitment to the development of Esan Central. The letter, reads in part: “On behalf of the Safety Unit of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, we heartily felicitate with you on your well-deserved election and swearing-in as the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Edo State.” Staff of the Safe...

NYSC LG Inspector, Visits Esan Central LG Boss, Commends Chairman  ...Announces arrival of new Corps members By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Edo State National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Local Government Inspector, Mrs. Edith Ebuehi, today,Tuesday, October 6, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, to formally intimate him of the completion of service by the current batch of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members serving in the Local Government, adding that the new batch of Corps members posted to Esan Central Local Government Area are expected to arrive on October 20, 2026. Receiving the NYSC Inspector, Chairman Momodu welcomed her and assured the NYSC of his administration's readiness to support Corps members serving in the Local Government. He  particularly expressed his willingness to assist in addressing the accommodation needs of the Corps members, noting the importance of providing them with a conduc...

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝐍𝐔𝐓 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 By: Our Correspondent The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Esan Central Local Government Area branch, Comrade Mrs. Egbeyan A., has commended the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, for identifying with teachers during this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration. Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, addressing the gathering of Teachers Comrade Egbeyan gave the commendation during the Teachers’ Day celebration held on Monday, 5th October 2026, at Eguare Primary School, Irrua, where she noted that the gesture was unprecedented in recent years. According to her, no Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area in the past, had identified with teachers by participating in their Teachers’ Day celebration in such a manner. She described the Chairman’s presence and support as a demonstration of his commitment to the welfare o...

One Month In Office, Esan Central LG Boss, Has A Good Story To Tell By: Oriaifoh Godwins One month after assuming office as the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu has begun to leave his mark through a number of people-oriented initiatives aimed at improving the environment, completing abandoned or ongoing projects and enhancing the welfare of workers. Since his inauguration on Friday, September 4, 2026, the Chairman has demonstrated a commitment to addressing some of the immediate challenges confronting the local government, with attention to both the physical environment and the welfare of staff. One of the first visible interventions of the new administration was the cleaning of the overgrown weeds within the premises of the Esan Central Local Government Secretariat, Irrua. The exercise has significantly improved the appearance of the council premises, creating a cleaner and more conducive environment for staff and visitors. Hon. Princ...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 By: Our Correspondent The Edo State Ecological Funding and Management Commission, has commenced moves to address erosion and gully-related challenges affecting communities in Esan Central Local Government Area. The Commission, on Friday, October 2, 2026, visited several erosion-devastated locations in the Local Government Area to assess the extent of the damage and explore possible intervention measures aimed at controlling the menace and restoring the affected areas. The inspection team was led by the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, who conducted the team around some of the worst-affected areas in Opoji, Idumabi-Irria, Ibore and Ewu. Speaking during the inspection, the Chairman expressed appreciation to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the inter...

𝐌𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐆 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 ....𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 ... 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦d 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 The Squadron Commander, MOPOL 82, Uromi, ACP E. Okoyen, has called for more collaboration between residents of Esan Central Local Government Area, Edo State, and security agencies  in the collective effort to sustain the relative peace currently being enjoyed in the area. ACP Okoyen made the call on Monday, 28 September 2026, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu. The Squadron Commander, while chronicling the efforts of his team in maintaining security across Esan Central, Esanland and beyond, said the relative peace being experienced in the area was the result of the sustained efforts of security personnel and the cooperation of members of the public. He noted that security agencies could not ...

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥 𝟖𝟐, 𝐔𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢, 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧  ...𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. The Edo Central Mobile Police, MOPOL 82, Squadron Commander, ACP E. Okoyen, today, Monday September 28, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu. During the visit, ACP Okoyen expressed appreciation to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as well as public-spirited individuals in Esanland, for their various forms of support and assistance to the Mobile Police Force operating in Edo Central. He noted that the support has been a great motivating factor to the Force, and has significantly enhanced the ability of the Officers and men of the force in carrying out their duties and maintain security across Edo Central and beyond. According to him; "...the improved security situation, compared to what it used to be, has contribut...

ECLG APC Leader, Political Appointees Join Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise By: Superlee Media The All Progressives Congress, APC, Leader in Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince William Shaka Momodu, alongside other political appointees, today, 26th September 2026, participated in the monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise held across the Local Government Area. Hon. Prince William Shaka Momodu,  Esan Central Local Government Area APC Leader The exercise, which witnessed the active participation of political appointees, was part of efforts to promote a clean, healthy and hygienic environment in Esan Central. Speaking during the exercise, the Esan Central Local Government APC Leader, Prince William Shaka Momodu, said; "...the participation of political appointees in the environmental cleaning exercise, is a demonstration of their support for the administration of Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, the Executive Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, and his ...

Environmental Sanitation: LG Council DAGS, HODs Join Residents in Monthly Exercise By: Oriaifoh Godwins The monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State received the active participation of senior officials of the Local Government Council, as Directors and Heads of Departments joined residents in cleaning their surroundings. The exercise, which took place across various parts of the Local Government Area, is aimed at promoting a clean, healthy and environmentally friendly community, while encouraging residents to take greater responsibility for the cleanliness of their immediate surroundings. Mrs. Ebhodaghe,  Director of General Services, DAGS, Esan Central Local Government Area The Director of General Services, DAGS, Esan Central Local Government Area, Mrs. Ebhodaghe, who represented Mrs. Doris Orosanye during the exercise, said the participation of the Council officials was part of efforts to lead by example and sensitise residents ...

Esan Central LG Boss, Leads Staff, Political Appointees In Environmental Sanitation Exercise By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, ECLG, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, represented by his Vice Chairman, Hon. Engr. Health Izokpu, on Saturday, 26th September 2026, led staff and political appointees of the council in the monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise across parts of Irrua, the headquarters of the local government. The exercise, which is aimed at promoting a clean, healthy and hygienic environment, witnessed the active participation of council staff and political appointees who joined residents in clearing debris and removing refuse from strategic locations, including the environs of Irrua markets in Eguare and Idumu-Eguare, Idumabokha road and the Council Secretariat, among other locations within the local government area. The exercise is part of the administration's efforts to sustain environmental cleanliness and encourage residents to ta...

  ECLG Chairman Moves To Support Orphans, Vulnerable Children …Delegates Enakhe Of Irrua To Assess Oseahumen Orphanage/Less Privileged Home By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, ECLG, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, has expressed his administration’s commitment to supporting orphans, less privileged and vulnerable children across the Local Government Area. In furtherance of the above commitment, the Chairman delegated the Enakhe of Irrua Kingdom, High Chief Christopher Igene, to undertake an assessment visit to the Oseahumen Orphanage/Less Privileged Home in Esan Central Local Government Area. The assessment was aimed at identifying the immediate and long-term needs of the home, as well as determining areas where the Local Government Council and other critical stakeholders could provide meaningful support towards improving the welfare and living conditions of the children in the motherless babies home. During the assessment, attention was focused on...

  Environmental Sanitation:  ...ECLG Boss Urges Residents to Comply Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area Following the directive of Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area,, Edo state, the Environmental and Sanitation Department of Esan Central Local Government Area, Edo State, led by the Head of the Department,, Sanitarian Akhere Egbele, has embarked on a publicity and sensitisation tour across the Local Government Area ahead of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, 26th September 2026. The exercise, which is held every last Saturday of the month, is aimed at promoting a clean, healthy and environmentally friendly atmosphere across communities in Esan Central. During the publicity tour, officials of the Environmental Sanitation Department visited various locations within the Local Government Area, including Irrua, Ewu, Udomi,....  informing reside...

𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐆 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐌 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐔𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧 By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, Area, Edo state, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, on Friday 18th September 2026, went on an inspection tour to the completed headmaster's apartment built inside the premises of Ujabhole Primary School, Uwessan. Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, Chairman Esan Central Local Government Area After the inspection of the project, Hon. Momodu who expressed satisfaction at the quality of the materials used in building the headmaster's lodge, said; "this building will go a long way in not only adding value to the beauty of the environment, it will also enhance the punctuality of the teachers to their duty posts". "... This project will be commissioned soon. God helping me, more of this kind of projects will be coming up, it's all about our people". Al...

𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 …Warns Against Destruction of Govt Properties By: Oriaifoh Godwins Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, Chairman, Esan Central Local Government area, has declared zero tolerance for those whose stock in trade is the vandalisation of government properties, saying; "... whosoever that is doing those things should stop it, if they don't, we will be apprehending them one after the other". Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, Chairman Esan Central Local Government Area The above development, follows the apprehension of a suspect in one of the offices in Akho Primary School, Irrua, in the early hours of yesterday, Friday 18th September 2026, where some properties were discovered to be vandalised. The suspect, one Lucky Ujabu was apprehended by the officers of the Edo State Security Network, vigilante, in Irrua, where the suspect had turned an office space to a hideout, where he sleeps every night...

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 By: Oriaifoh Godwins The new Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, has, within his first week in office, commenced efforts to address environmental sanitation and other pressing concerns across the Local Government Area. Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, Chairman Esan Central Local Government Area As part of activities during the week of September 14–18, 2026, the Chairman inspected the Eguare and Idumu-Eguare Markets in Irrua, where he assessed the state of facilities and interacted with traders on some of the challenges affecting their businesses. Chairman, Esan Central LG on an inspection Tour of Markets in Irrua During the market inspection, Hon. Momodu directed the Environmental and Sanitation Department of the Local Government Council to urgently evacuate refuse from ...

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...