Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented bank cheques to 47 families of deceased civil servants in the State and awarded educational scholarships to one member from each of the families. The event, held at the Government House, Benin City, marked the latest milestone in the State’s implementation of the Group Life Insurance Scheme [ ]
Thursday 22 January 2026
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Okpebholo Presents N200m Cheques To 47 Families Of Deceased Edo Civil Servants
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