Benin City Wins $1 Million Global Innovation Prize In Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge
Benin City, the Edo State capital, has secured a major international recognition after emerging among the top cities globally in the prestigious Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge, winning a $1 million innovation award.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Patrick Ebojele, the Chief Press Secretary to Edo Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo.
The global competition attracted participation from over 600 cities worldwide, with only 25 cities across 20 countries making the final list. Notably, Benin City stands as one of only four cities in Africa to achieve this milestone.
Reacting to the development, the Governor of the State, Monday Okpebholo, described the achievement as a reflection of the state government’s commitment to innovation and the ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare systems across Edo State.
The governor congratulated the Edo State Ministry of Health and the entire team that worked tirelessly on the initiative, noting that the award demonstrates the state’s growing reputation as a hub for forward-thinking governance and impactful public sector reforms.
Okpebholo also commended the people of Edo State for their continued support and confidence in the administration’s programmes and policies aimed at improving the welfare of citizens.
“Congratulations to my hardworking team and to the great people of Edo State. The world is watching, and we are just getting started,” the governor added.
