AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBenin’s Mangrove Protection Through Vodun: In Benin, communities are using Vodun beliefs and Zangbéto-linked spiritual rules to create sacred zones that block mangrove destruction, helping curb heavy pressure from logging, salt production, farming and urban growth. Edo Governance & Jobs: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo approved the renaming and restructuring of the agriculture institution to “Agriculture, Science and Technology,” and also appointed 20 new Permanent Secretaries to strengthen service delivery. Power for Artisans: Okpebholo assured Edo welders of a business-friendly environment, including plans for a 100MW power project to tackle epileptic electricity supply. Sports Education Boost: UNIBEN and Nigeria’s National Institute for Sports (NIS) sealed a partnership to expand sports education and athlete development. Security Crackdown in Delta: Delta police arrested eight suspects over armed robbery, cultism and gunrunning, recovering firearms and ammunition. Justice Concerns in Anambra: CSOs demanded the release of detained whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh, alleging fair-trial and due-process violations. Visa Rules Watch: Denmark published a list of countries whose citizens need visas, including Benin, while Barbados offers visa-free entry to citizens of all 54 African countries.
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