Okpebholo reshuffles cabinet

Author: Urowayino JeremiahPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle on Monday. The Commissioner for Works, Felix Akhabue, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Water Resources. Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, stated that the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works will oversee the ministry's affairs until a new commissioner is appointed.

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