The people of Ewatto community in Esan South East Local Government Area gathered this week to mark the opening of a new palm oil section at the local market. According to traders, the new section will provide better space for women who depend on palm oil sales for their daily income. Community leaders praised the effort, saying it will encourage more people to process and sell locally produced palm oil, thereby strengthening the local economy.
In a bid to keep the community clean, a group of youths in Ewatto have launched a sanitation campaign. The exercise, which began last Saturday, saw volunteers clearing refuse from major streets and drainage channels. Community elders commended the initiative, urging other villages in Esan land to emulate the spirit of self-help and responsibility shown by the young people.
Cassava farmers in Ewatto and surrounding villages have reported a successful harvest this year despite rising costs of farm inputs. Local farmers say the fertile soil and early rains helped boost yields. Many are now processing garri and fufu for sale within Edo State and neighboring states. Agricultural experts believe the harvest will help reduce food scarcity and support local markets.
Access to clean water has improved in Ewatto following the commissioning of a new borehole funded by community contributions and support from diaspora indigenes. Residents expressed joy, noting that the project will reduce the burden of trekking long distances to fetch water from streams. Community leaders emphasized that more self-help projects like this will transform Ewatto into a model rural town.
The annual cultural festival of Ewatto community was held over the weekend, attracting visitors from across Esan land and beyond. The event featured traditional music, masquerade displays, and performances by cultural troupes. Elders used the occasion to remind the youth of the importance of preserving Esan culture and values. Local traders also benefitted, as food, drinks, and crafts recorded brisk sales during the celebration.
Farmers in Ewatto, Esan South East LGA, begin preparations ahead of the 2025 planting season...
A coalition of Ogoni and diaspora organisations has called on the Nigerian government to ensure full transparency and community consent if oil exploration in Ogoniland is resumed.
The groups want the government to publish the committee’s position paper publicly, ensure environmental safety, and prevent corporate exploitation. They also asked for restitution for past damages and more inclusive dialogue going forward.
Source: TheVillageGist News Network | Date: October 7, 2025
Retired officers of the Nigeria Police are protesting at the National Assembly in Abuja, demanding removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which they describe as fraudulent. They claim it has kept them in poverty despite decades of service.
Many of the officers expressed frustration that their monthly pensions are inadequate to cover basic living expenses after years of dedicated service to the nation.