Major Political Move! Edo Governor Okpebholo Appoints Commissioners, Reveals Full List

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nomination of four individuals as Commissioner-Designates. This was announced on Friday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor.

The nominations will be submitted to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.

Additionally, the Governor has appointed Aigbogun Collins, former Chairman of Esan West Local Government Council, as Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization, and Osobase Oboaguina as Senior Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization for Edo Central.

The four Commissioner-Designates are:

1. Ohimai Ehijimetor

2. Eugenia Abdallah

3. Hon. Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi

4. Prince Kassim Afegbua

Ohimai Ehijimetor
A Civil Engineering graduate from the University of Benin, Ehijimetor has over 14 years of experience in project management, team leadership, and business development. He currently serves as Managing Director of Jackhammar Services Limited.

Eugenia Abdallah
Abdallah is a creative, self-motivated executive with qualifications in Humanities and Administration. She has over a decade of experience in the banking sector and is known for her teamwork skills.

Hon. Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi
An experienced politician, businessman, and community leader, Eshieshi holds degrees in Government and Public Administration as well as International Relations. He served as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly (1992–1993) and as Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Council (1999–2002).

Prince Kassim Afegbua
Afegbua is a veteran journalist, public affairs commentator, and politician with a background in governance and media strategy. A graduate in English and Literary Studies, he has additional training in media relations and political communication. He has served as Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation and Special Adviser on Media to a former Edo State Governor.