Edo Governor pledges computer village with telecom dealers

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo said his administration will partner with telecom and laptop dealers to set up a modern commercial hub, including a proposed Edo Computer Village, according to Punch. BusinessDay added that the governor pledged to partner with the same dealers. New Telegraph noted the governor received members of the Telecom and Laptop Dealers Union led by chairman Akhile Ighalo.

What we know

• Governor Monday Okpebholo pledged partnership with telecom and laptop dealers
• Plan includes a modern commercial hub and a proposed Edo Computer Village
• Meeting with Telecom and Laptop Dealers Union on Tuesday
• Chairman Akhile Ighalo led the union

Sources

1. Okpebholo backs plan for Edo computer village – Punch, 3 Nov 2026
2. Edo to establish Computer Village, modern markets for telecom, laptop dealers – BusinessDay, 3 Nov 2026
3. Okpebholo Plans Edo Computer Village, Promises Partnership With Telecom Dealers – New Telegraph, 3 Nov 2026
4. Okpebholo backs plan for Edo Computer Village, promises partnership with telecom, laptop dealers – The Sun, 4 Nov 2026

Updates

• 4 Nov, 05:18 WAT – Story published - 4 outlets

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