Kehinde Fajobi
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Tuesday swore in six commissioners into the State Executive Council, assigning them to various ministries.
The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, announced this in a statement issued in Benin.
According to the statement, Paul Ohonbamu will head the Ministry of Information and Communications, while Washington Osifo takes charge of the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy.
“Dr Emmanuel Iyamu is assigned the Ministry of Education, Dr Lucky Eseigbe the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Andrew Ijegbai the Ministry of Mining,” Ikhilor noted.
He added, “Similarly, Olabisi Idaomi will lead the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. All commissioners are expected to resume duties in their respective ministries immediately.”