Okpebholo Appoints Melody Omosah, 19 others Permanent Secretaries

Benin, Edo – The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of 20 new Permanent Secretaries in the state public service, with Omosan Melody Ismaila featuring on the list approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo.

In a public statement, the Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Osas Okungbowa, confirmed that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given formal approval for the appointments.

The development is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the civil service bureaucracy and enhance service delivery across various ministries, departments, and agencies in the state.

Omosan Melody Ismaila, listed as the 20th appointee, brings his wealth of experience to the cadre of top civil servants.

He is joined by other distinguished professionals, including:
1. Otamere Gina

2. Irusota Pauline Ighoomo

3. Bamaiyi Rebecca Osedebamen

4. Anelu Wilson Oziegbe

5. Ukpebor Ehiabhi Jonathan

6. Erhaze Samson

7. Sadoh Martins Imonmion

8. Otamere Enodolmwanyi

9. Enabulele Abdulfatai Ikponmwonsa

10. Akhimien Emmanuel Eboreime

11. Obanor John Osarobo

12. Aliu Nurudeen Obogai

13. Balogun Aiyegbeni Aina

14. Imoisili Edith Amenawon

15. Momoh-Odihinrin Justina Akhazimeye

16. Ozigbo Osayande Duke

17. Eigbiremolen Godson Tunde

18. Efe-Amenze Agharese Patricia

19. Ohunyon Ernest Ehikioya

20. Omosan Melody Ismaila

The new Permanent Secretaries are expected to play pivotal roles in policy implementation and administrative efficiency under the current administration.

A swearing-in ceremony has been scheduled for a date to be announced shortly, according to the statement.

Dr. Okungbowa congratulated the appointees and urged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, dedication, and professionalism in their new responsibilities.

This batch of appointments reflects Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to repositioning the Edo State Public Service for greater productivity and good governance.

Further details on the portfolios and swearing-in will be released by the Office of the Head of Service in due course.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​