Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, has inaugurated six new commissioners into the state’s executive council, assigning them to various ministries.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Umar Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, confirmed the appointments and detailed the portfolios assigned to the newly sworn-in officials.
According to Ikhilor, Paul Ohonbamu will oversee the Ministry of Information and Communications, while Washington Osifo has been tasked with managing the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy.
Other assignments include:
- Emmanuel Iyamu – Ministry of Education
- Lucky Eseigbe – Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
- Andrew Ijegbai – Ministry of Mining
The commissioners were directed to assume their duties immediately at their respective ministries.
In addition to the new appointments, it was noted that last year, Governor Okpebholo nominated Cyril Oshiomhole, a medical doctor and the son of former Edo State governor and serving senator Adams Oshiomhole, as the Commissioner of Health.
Similarly, Samson Osagie, a former member of the National Assembly, was nominated as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
