The development was confirmed in a statement made available to newsmen by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor.
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Besides, his counterpart in Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori; Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; and Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, have been named among other winners.
The lawyer accused the monarch of ascribing the title of Ogieaga of Ivie instead of Ogieaga of The Three Ivie to himself.
He viewed the action as ill-timed, unpatriotic, and wholly unjustified, especially coming at a time when negotiations were ongoing
But beyond the accolades, the true test of leadership is sustainability. Governor Okpebholo’s approach suggests that he understands this.
The teachers, who for years were on contract with a monthly stipend of ₦65,000 during the administration of Godwin Obaseki, were formally handed appointment letters during a ceremony held at Government House on Wednesday, a landmark move hailed as historic in Nigeria’s education sector.
In recognition of their achievement, Governor Okpebholo announced a cash reward of ₦10 million to the athletes, and urged them to remain focused and more determined to attain greater heights in future competitions.
The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, announced the nominations, which is subject to approval by the Edo State House of Assembly.
The new operation, named: “Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists,” was announced in a statement made available to newsmen by the government on Sunday.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, said the high spate of cult-related violence predated Governor Okpebholo’s assumption of office.
The Governor disclosed this when he received another member of the Edo State House of Assembly, who had defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state.
The reception at Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State was for Okpebholo’s victory at the election petition tribunal.
Okpebholo spoke when he received the report of a panel set up on December 18, 2024 to probe the impeached 18 LG chairmen.
The first bill raised the retirement age for magistrates in the state from 60 to 65 years.
Governor Okpebholo, at the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill on Tuesday, was spotted in a video unable to get the figures right.
Governor Obaseki, who came into office on November 12, 2016 is expected to end his eight years tenure on November 12, 2024.
It was gathered that the five state government officials, reportedly arrested on Thursday, were being held at the Benin office of the agency.
He therefore assured the people of the state that he would not be another “Memorandum of Understanding governor like Godwin Obaseki”.
He said members of the transition committee of the Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, are dazed and overwhelmed by this.
The chapter of the party alleged that the 24-member transition committee contained some names that were not members of the APC.