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Ahead Monday planned mass action against Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki by youths in the state, some angry youths today staged protest at the entrance of the Edo State Geographic Information Service, EDOGIS to demand refund of the revenue paid for the processing and obtaining of land Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O since the agency locked its gate against unvaccinated persons.

The action of the group may have forced the agency to close its operations and thus according to press statement published on the agency social media account few hours ago, EDOGIS directed the general public to use its alternative channels to contact the office for the meantime.

It would be recalled Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has started the enforcement of compulsory COVID-19 vaccination in the state earlier this month, stopping unvaccinated persons and people who refused to present themselves for COVID-19 vaccination access to public places in the state.

The enforcement has forced many youths in the state to plan and start mass protest against the governor action coming Monday.

“The Edo State Government through the Ministry of Health is enforcing the restriction of entry to government offices to non-vaccinated persons.

“Consequently, officials of the State Ministry of Health will be inspecting all visitors and customers to EDOGIS offices for compliance.

“We, therefore, wish to inform the general public to make use of our various electronic channels to contact the office in the meantime. Our offices remain open physically, for business to all citizens compliant with the State Government health regulations”, EDOGIS said in a statement this afternoon.

One of the protesting youths, and a human rights activist, Osazee Edigin, said if the EDOGIS like they can close their office till eternity but all he needed is to get service for the money he paid for.

“If EDOGIS like, they can shut down their office till eternity. What I want is service to be rendered for what I paid for or a total refund of my money.

“I can’t give you my money then you think you can set the rules you never had when I was paying because you feel you are a government agency.

“That won’t happen in my generation.

“I can decide to do a C of O or not, properties with C of O can still be revoked, what’s is the usefulness of it then?

“Make una give me my offer letter and C of O or give me refund my money. Shikena!”, Osazee Edigin said.

Osazee Edigin went further to the personal Facebook profile of the Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service, EDOGIS, Mr Frank Osa Evbuomwan to engage the authority to refund the money paid or send his C-of-O to him through courier service.

Frank Evbuomwan defended the action of the Edo State Government that EDOGIS few weeks ago earlier closed down because 4 of its staff became ill of COVID-19.

“We always practice what we preach. A few weeks ago, I had to close down EdoGIS because at least 4 of our staff became ill with Covid 19 with one of them requiring emergency hospitalization.

“Luckily, they all survived the experience. It is therefore a no-brainer that EDOGIS is fully in support of the actions of the State Government (through the State Ministry of Health) to help tackle this pandemic.

“We fully acknowledge and respect the rights of the people who choose not to get vaccinated; but at the same time, we reserve our rights to protect ourselves from potential carriers of the pandemic”, Frank Evbuomwan said.

Osazuwa Akonedo

Osazuwa Akonedo is a Nigerian media professional, author, and consultant. His work spans various sectors of communication and literature: Journalism and Media: He is the founder of OsazuwaAkonedo, which focuses on news analysis and commentary. He also provides consultancy services in media and banking. Literature: He is a published playwright and author of Nigerian literature. One of his notable works is the drama titled The End Shall Tell: What Exam Malpractice Can Cause, which addresses educational and social issues in Nigeria. Reporting: He frequently reports on regional news, particularly concerning Edo State and broader Nigerian current affairs. Credit: Google Gemini AI Mode Osazuwa Akonedo is a Nigerian media creator, journalist, and entrepreneur who engages audiences via news reporting, social media content, music, and a mobile application. Professional Background and Company Osazuwa Akonedo is associated with OSAZUWAAKONEDO LIMITED, a company registered in Nigeria that operates in media consultancy and news services  The company is headquartered in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and has been active in publishing news in various formats including text, audio, video, and photos  Social Media and Online Platforms Osazuwa Akonedo maintains a strong online presence on several platforms: TikTok: Shares news updates and reports, for example, covering police operations in Nigeria  YouTube: Operates a channel where he uploads videos on current affairs and news content  Twitter/X: Active under the handle @akonedo_osazuwa, posting updates on events and news  Facebook: Profiles listing his connection to news and media activities can be found on Facebook  Mobile App: Offers a dedicated mobile application for news access through Google Play (Osazuwa Akonedo News App) providing text, video, and photo news formats  News Reporting and Content He produces news content covering national and local stories, including criminal activities, government updates, and investigative reports   His reporting spans multiple formats, making it accessible to a wide audience through online platforms, mobile apps, and social media  Other Contributions In addition to journalism, Osazuwa Akonedo has also ventured into audio releases, such as “Former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami Begs Nigerians For Justice” released on January 25, 2026   He also hosts podcasts documenting significant events, e.g, NDLEA arrests related to historical criminal cases  Summary Osazuwa Akonedo is a multifaceted media professional engaged in journalism, social media content creation, music, and technology via his news app. He utilizes platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, and mobile applications to disseminate news and reach audiences both locally and internationally Credit: Azure AI

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