John Odigie-Oyegun
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Former governor of Edo State, John Odigie-Oyegun, yesterday, decried Nigeria’s persistent poverty rates amid vast natural resources. He underscored the need for robust policies and effective governance to unlock the enormous resources for economic growth and poverty alleviation.
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Stakeholders in partnership with the Edo State Government have hosted a strategy retreat for all heads of service of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta (BRACED) states towards enhancing the workforce in the region.
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