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Gov. Oshiomhole names 4 new commissioners, 2 dropped

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Adams Oshiomhole
Adams Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has dropped two of his Commissioners.

Those dropped are Orobosa Omo-Ojo, former Commissioner for Transport and Donald Osikhena-Boih, former Commissioner for Lands and Survey.

The Governor has however nominated four new commissioners.

They are: Joseph Ayegbeni Ugheoke, Mr. Kenneth Edebiri; Mr. Saturday Idehen Uwulekhue and Mr Prestly Ediagboya.

Also, the Governor has appointed two Deputy Chiefs of Staff. They are Frank Okiye, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor (Administration) and Mr. Kenneth Ehesikhien, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor (Political Matters). The appointment of the two Deputy Chiefs of Staff is with immediate effect.

The names of the Commissioners-designate have been forwarded to the State House of Assembly for screening.

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