Edo Governor Okpebholo Approves Four New Commissioner-Nominees

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the nomination of four new commissioners to join the State Executive Council.

                                                  

With these additions, the total number of nominated and appointed commissioners now stands at 26.

According to a statement issued by Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, the following individuals have been nominated:

• Dr. Jerry Uwangue

• Dr. Kenneth Okoruwa Ihensekhien

• Barr. Usenbo Paul Ehigie

• Akhigbe Osi John Sunday

The nominees’ names have been forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for screening and approval.

Among the nominees, Dr. Kenneth Okoruwa Ihensekhien brings significant political and administrative experience:

• Former Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly (1999–2003)

• Served as Commissioner for Youth & Sports, Energy & Water Resources, and Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Former Special Adviser on Project Monitoring

• Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor (2018–2020)

• Principal Private Secretary to the APC National Chairman

Current Status of the Executive Council

• Out of the 26 nominees, nine have already been sworn in.

• Eight nominees have been vetted and approved by the House but are yet to be sworn in.

• With the latest nominations, the process of constituting the full State Executive Council is nearing completion.