Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has nominated three new commissioner-designates for the state.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.
The nominees are Dr Elizabeth Ebosele, Mr Christopher Ewere Okaeben and Mr Festus Odianosen Ebea.
According to Ikhilor, the names will be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
Ebosele, a development economist and public policy expert, has strong credentials in budgeting, planning and governance. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Benin and has served as Technical Adviser on Budget and National Planning at the federal level. She was also a member of the Technical Working Group on Cross-cutting Issues for the Medium-Term National Development Plan (2021–2025).
Okaeben, a public servant and legislator from Edo, holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Banking and Finance from the University of Benin. He has served as Supervisory Councillor for Works and Transport in Oredo Local Government, Senior Special Assistant on Youth Employment, Secretary to Oredo Council, Executive Director of the Edo State Petroleum Monitoring Committee, and Commissioner for Youth and Sports. He represented Oredo West constituency between 2015 and 2023 at the State House of Assembly, where he chaired several committees, including Health, Women’s Affairs, Energy and Water Resources.
Ebea, a former Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, represented Esan South East Constituency, where he championed grassroots development and legislative reforms. Holder of the traditional title Obarisiagbon of Ubiaja, he has been active in Edo politics for over a decade. As a Justice of the Peace and community mobiliser, he is known for his commitment to inclusive governance, youth empowerment and democratic strengthening.
(NAN)