EHIS OMODAMWEN'S BLOG

    Today we are looking at Chief Asoro... This almost life-like statue was sculptured to the memory of Chief Asoro, a valiant brave man who died resisting the invading British forces during the expedition of 1897.During the siege on Benin, it was said that chief Asoro ably defended the spot where the statue now stands. He said "no other person dare pass this road unless the Oba" (So kpon Oba). It is this statement which has been corrupted to become SAKPONBA.This statue, which is a salute to patriotism and loyalty is located on the king's Square by the beginning of Sokponba Road,Benin City. The spot where chief Asoro have died after fighting bravely.

In response to the Green Initiative of the Governor Godwin Obaseki administration, the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has begun a tree planting exercise in public primary schools across the State. The exercise was flagged off by the Chairman, Edo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, represented by Hon. Elizabeth Ighodaro, Board Member representing Edo South, Edo SUBEB,  at Community Primary school, Oredo. Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Elizabeth Ighodaro noted the indispensability of trees to the environment. According to her, "We are flagging of this exercise today in response to Governor Godwin Obaseki Green Initiative which upholds the tenets of environmental sustainability". She noted the determination of the Edo State Government and Edo SUBEB to make public primary schools across the State conducive for learning and make the academic environment a green oasis. Similar exercise was carried out at Olua Primary ...