Edo: Gov Okpebholo Announces 6 Fresh Appointments

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Paddy lyamu as the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Lucky Enehita – Inegbenehi as the Managing Director of the State Waste Management Board;  CP Friday Ibadin, Rtd, State Corps Commander, Edo State Security Corps Governance; Stainless M.I. Ijeghede as the Managing Director, Edo State Traffic Management Agency, (EDSTMA); Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe, as Managing Director, Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency; and Engr. Emmanuel Ehidiamen Okoebor, as Hon. Commissioner of Finance…

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CAF Champions League: Gov Okpebholo Rallies Support For Edo Queens

By Ebriku John Friday Ahead of the last group match in the ongoing 2024 CAF Women Champions League in Casablanca, Morocco, between Mamelodi Sundown of South Africa and Edo Queens, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpevbolo has hailed the team for their achievements so far and has charged them to beat the South Africans to enable them lead Group B into the semifinals. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Fred Itua, the Governor assured them of his continuous support, as they represent…

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EDO: Gov Okpobholo Orders Immediate Freezing Of State Bank accounts

…Abolishes Roads and Bridges Ministry, reverts to Ministry of Works By Ebriku John Friday Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. The Governor has also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. According to a statement by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, the governor warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants who flout the order…

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Gov Okpebholo Makes History, Swears In SSG, Commissioner In 24hrs

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Wednesday, made history when he sworn in the Secretary to State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, 24 hours after assuming office. Barr. Musa Umar Ikhilor assumed office as SSG, while Barr. Samson Osagie stepped in as Attorney-General of the State and Commissioner For Justice. This was contained in a statement by Mr. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. Governor Okpebholo had on Tuesday, barely two hours after his swearing-in, announced the nomination of Ikhilor and…

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