Edo Governor Makes Major Shake-Up, Approves 20 Fresh Appointments

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of 20 new permanent secretaries to strengthen the leadership of the state’s civil service.

The appointments were announced in a public notice issued by the Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa.

According to the statement, those appointed are Otamere Gina, Irusota Pauline Ighoomo, Bamaiyi Rebecca Osedebamen, Anelu Wilson Oziegbe, Ukpebor Ehiabhi Jonathan, Erhaze Samson, Sadoh Martins Imonmion, Otamere Enodolomwanyi, Enabulele Abdulfatai Ikponmwonsa, Akhimien Emmanuel Eboreime, Obanor John Osarobo and Aliu Nurudeen Obogai.

Others are Balogun Aiyegbeni Aina, Imoisili Edith Amenawon, Momoh-Odihinrin Justina Akhazimeye, Ozigbo Osayande Duke, Eigbiremolen Godson Tunde, Efe-Amenze Agharese Patricia, Ohunyon Ernest Ehikioya and Omosan Melody Ismaila.

The Edo State Government said the newly appointed permanent secretaries would be sworn into office on a date to be announced.

According to the government, the appointments are part of ongoing efforts by the Okpebholo administration to strengthen the leadership of the public service and enhance efficiency and service delivery across government ministries, departments and agencies.