By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The Edo State Government has dished out portfolios to the newly appointed commissioners.
In an official statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, it was said that Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the reorganization to ensure that his administration’s SHINE Agenda aligns seamlessly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
As part of the restructuring, new ministries have been created while some previously moribund ones have been revived, bringing the total number of ministries in Edo State to twenty-eight (28).
According to the statement, the reform is designed to strengthen governance, improve coordination across key sectors, and boost the government’s capacity to deliver effectively on its mandate to the people of Edo State.
Below is the list of approved ministries and their respective commissioners:
Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy – Pending
Ministry of Works – Hon. (Dr.) Felix Ehiguese Akhabue, Ministry of Mining – Hon. Andrew Ijegbai, Ministry of Information and Strategy – Prince Kassim Afegbua,
Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs – Hon. Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu,
Ministry of Business, Trade and Investment – Omoh Anabor,
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security – Dr. Jerry Uwangue, FCISM, Ministry of Livestock Development – Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponwosa, Ministry of Environment and Sustainability – Hon. (Barr.) Nosa T. Adams
Ministry of Health – Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, Ministry of Education – Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu,
Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development – Dr. Lucky Eseigbe, Ministry of Lands and Housing – Hon. Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, JP, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy – Ohimai Ehijimetor,
Ministry of Science and Technology – Hon. Etin-Osa Ogbeiwi, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation – Dr. Washington Osa Osifo, Ministry of Youth Affairs – Hon. Charity Amayaenvbo, Ministry of Women Affairs – Eugenia Abdallah,
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation – Barr. Marie Olabisi Idaomi, Ministry of Power – Barr. Usenbo Paul Ehigie,
Ministry of Oil and Gas Resources – Barr. Vincent Osas Uwadiae, Ministry of Finance – Engr. Emmanuel Okoebor, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning – Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele, Ministry of Transportation – Hon. Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen (JP), Ministry of Justice – Prof. Roland Itoya Otaru, SAN, Ministry of Labour and Productivity – Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations – Hon. (Barr.) Kenneth Okoruwa Ihensekhien, Ministry of Public Security and Safety – Hon. Ebea Festus Odianosen
Governor Okpebholo reiterated his administration’s commitment to good governance, economic transformation, institutional efficiency, and inclusive development, stressing that the reforms reflect his vision of building a more responsive and people-centered government.
