Okpebholo asks newly trained forest guards to secure Edo forests

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, charges 497 newly trained forest guards to secure ungoverned forest areas and strengthen security across the state.

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July 27, 2026 · 17:27 · 5 min read

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, charges 497 newly trained forest guards to secure ungoverned forest areas and strengthen security across the state.

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