Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has made key appointments shortly after his inauguration. Notable appointees include:
Musa U. Ikhilor as Secretary to the State Government (SSG)
Samson Osagie as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health
These appointments, announced by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, await confirmation from the Edo State House of Assembly.
Profiles of the Appointees:
Barr. Musa U. Ikhilor: A seasoned legal professional with expertise in legislative drafting, constitutional law, and governance. He has served in various capacities in the National Assembly and as a consultant on the review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. He holds a Master’s degree in Telecommunications Law.
Dr. Samson Osagie: A prominent legal practitioner and vice president of the African Bar Association (West African Region). He has legislative experience, having served in both the Edo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives, and holds multiple advanced degrees in law, public administration, and international relations.
Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole: A medical professional with extensive training in public health and disaster management from institutions such as Tulane University and Harvard. He also studied at Queen Mary University, London, specializing in environmental health and toxicology.
These appointments bring a mix of legal, medical, and governance expertise to the Edo State government under Governor Okpebholo's administration.