Okpeholo Appoints Afegbua, Ehijimetor, Eshieshi, Others As Commissioners Designate

The Edo State governor yesterday named four nominees for commissioner positions pending approval by the state assembly.

Governor Monday Okpebholo selected the mix of experienced politicians and private sector professionals for the roles.

They include former Edo State House of Assembly member, Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi, who served as a local government chairman in the late 1990s.

Also nominated is Prince Kassim Afegbua, an experienced journalist and former commissioner for information in the state, Ohimai Ehijimetor, an engineer and business manager and banking executive, Eugenia Abdallah.

In a separate announcement, the governor appointed two officials to focus on youth engagement.Aigbogun Collins, former chairman of Esan West local government, will serve as special adviser on youth mobilisation, while Osobase Oboaguina becomes senior special assistant for youth mobilisation in Edo Central district.

The commissioner nominations will now proceed to the state House of Assembly for confirmation hearings.