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Please be guided accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She urged members of the public to contact the Ministry on 08104663697 or 09128802734 or send a mail to info.mppud@edostate.gov.ng for further clarifications where needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Edo State Government has embarked on a recertification exercise for petrol and gas stations in Benin City, with the aim of ensuring that operators possess requisite permits to run the facilities. 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