Tag: Gov Okpebholo

BREAKING: Gov Okpebholo restores full statutory rights to Oba of Benin

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to further right the wrongs of the immediate-past administration and foster cordial relations between the Government and the people, the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has restored the full statutory rights of the Benin Monarch over the contentious issue of the ownership of ancient artefacts looted from the palace of the Oba of Benin during the 1897 Benin Massacre by the British colonial forces. This was disclosed today in a release signed by Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo,the statement also said the…

Gov Okpebholo swears–in Commissioner for Health

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sworn in the new Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level. The event which held at the Executive Chambers of the Government House was attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Ikhilor, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Gani Audu, Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, Permanent Secretaries among others. In his charge to the new Commissioner, Governor Okpebholo highlighted the many…