Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced the appointment of Dr Ebojele Akhere Patrick as his new Chief Press Secretary.
Dr. Patrick replaces Mr. Fred Itua who according to a press statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor is going to be reassigned a new responsibility in the government.

Part of the statement reads, “The new appointment reflects the commitment of the present administration to strengthen and deepen the communication channels between the Government and the people of Edo State, ensuring clarity, transparency, and effective dissemination of Government policies, programmes, and activities.
“Dr Ebojele’s journalism career spans reputable Nigerian media houses where he served as Edo/Delta Correspondent for Channels Television, as well as correspondent roles in New Nigerian Newspaper, Champion Newspaper, and Comet Newspapers.
“He will be taking over from Mr Fred Itua, who will, upon handover, await a new reassignment to be communicated in due course.
