Edo Governor Okpebholo Set to Inaugurate New State Leadership

Strategic Leadership Appointments Mark New Era in Edo State Governance

In a significant move to strengthen Edo State's governance structure, Governor Monday Okpebholo is set to swear in new commissioners and inaugurate key state commissions on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City.

Comprehensive Leadership Installation

The ceremony, scheduled for 11:00 a.m., will witness the inauguration of multiple strategic commissions, demonstrating a commitment to institutional reform similar to Gombe's recent revolutionary reforms in governance. The commissions to be inaugurated include:

Audit Service Commission
Law Reform Commission
Lottery Regulatory Commission
Ecological Funding and Management Commission

Healthcare Development Focus

A crucial aspect of the inauguration is the installation of the Governing Board of the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency. This move aligns with the broader national push for improved healthcare infrastructure, echoing recent healthcare initiatives in other Nigerian states.

Judicial Service Commission Reconstitution

In a parallel development that underscores the administration's commitment to judicial reform, Governor Okpebholo has approved the reconstitution of the Edo State Judicial Service Commission. This strategic move comes at a time when governance transparency and accountability are under intense scrutiny across Nigerian states.

The commission's leadership structure includes:

The Chief Judge of Edo State as Chairman
Fred Oamen Idiake as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice
Razak Osayiande Isenalumhe
Eweka Imagbovomwan Esther
Shuaibu Elamah

The State House of Assembly will review and confirm the non-statutory members, ensuring proper legislative oversight of these critical appointments.