Governor Monday Okpevbholo approved the nomination of Prince Kassim Afegbua and three others as Commissioner-Designates for Edo State

Governor Monday Okpevbholo approved the nomination of Prince Kassim Afegbua and three others as Commissioner-Designates for Edo State

August 8, 2025

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the nomination of the following individuals as Commissioner-Designates for Edo State:

1. Ohimai Ehijimetor

2. Eugenia Abdallah

3. Hon. Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi

4. Prince Kassim Afegbua

OHIMAI EHIJIMETOR

A result-oriented Civil Engineering graduate of the University of Benin, Ohimai Ehijimetor possesses over 14 years of experience in project management, team leadership, and business development. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Jackhammar Services Limited.

EUGENIA ABDALLAH

Eugenia Abdallah is a creative, self-directed executive and an excellent team player, with qualifications in Humanities and Administration. She brings to the role over 10 years of experience in the banking industry.

HON. GODWIN AFEKOKHE ESHIESHI

Hon. Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi is an astute politician, businessman and community Ieader, holding degrees in Government and Public Administration as well as International Relations. He previously served as a Member of the Edo State House of Assembly (1992 - 1993) and as Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Council (May 1999 - April 2002).

PRINCE KASSIM AFEGBUA

Prince Kassim Afegbua is a seasoned journalist, public affairs commentator, and politician with extensive experience in governance and media strategy. A graduate in English and Literary Studies with further training in media relations and political communication, he has served in various advisory capacities, including as Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Edo State and Special Adviser on Media to a former Governor of Edo State.

The nominations of the above-listed individuals will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.

The Governor further approved the appointment of Aigbogun Collins, the immediate past Chairman of Esan West Local Government Council as Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Mobilization and Osobase Oboaguina as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilisation, Edo Central.

Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq.

Secretary to the State Government