Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has appointed nine Special Advisers to enhance the smooth running of his administration.
This was contained in a statement
signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor and made available to Journalists in Benin.
The statement added that their appointments take effect from October 27, 2025.
Among the new appointees is Hon. Orobosa Omo-Ojo, JP, who has been named General Manager of the Bendel Newspaper Corporation (Observer Newspapers).
The Governor also appointed the following individuals as Special Advisers: Hon. John Osagie Inegbedion – Tax Reforms, Johnson Jibril Adamu –Humanitarian Affairs & Poverty Alleviation, Shuaibu Elamah – Law Reforms, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Imafidor – Livestock, Aquaculture & Agro-Processing.
Others are: Omorede O. E. Osifo – Women Mobilization, Esther O. Eghaghe – Women Mobilization (Edo Central), Vera Omonkhafe Sadoh – Women Mobilization (Edo North), Mrs. Itohan Osahon – Women Mobilization (Edo South), Anslem Adima – Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
The statement emphasized that the new appointments reflect Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to inclusive governance and equitable regional representation.