Edo: Gov Okpebholo reassigns commissioners

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebhoko, on Saturday, made some shuffles in his cabinet, moving three commissioners from one ministry to another.

The movement of the commissioners was revealed in a statement from the Secretary to State Government, SSG, Mysa Ikhilor.

The statement said that the governor “has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the re-deployment of some commissioners.

It noted that the move was “part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, enhance service delivery and promote greater efficiency in the management of State affairs.”

According to the statement, the affected commissioners are: “Dr. Felix Ehiguese Akhabue – From Ministry of Water Resources to Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development;

“Vincent Osas Uwadiae – From Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development to Ministry of Water Resources;

“Andrew Momodu – From Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to Ministry of Oil and Gas Resources, and

“Prof. Omorodion I. Ikponmwosa – From Ministry of Oil and Gas Resources to Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.”

It added that the re-deployment takes immediate effect.

“The Executive Governor enjoins the affected commissioners to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to bear in their respective new portfolios and to remain committed to the administration’s SHINE Agenda for the sustainable development of Edo State.”