Vy Davidson Ogbebor

BENIN CITY – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nomination of Hon. Dr. Washington Osa Osifo as a Commissioner-designate.

The announcement was made on Friday in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.

According to Ikhilor, the nomination has been forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in line with the relevant provisions of the law.

Osifo, a lawyer, administrator and politician, holds academic qualifications in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Comparative Politics and Development.

He previously served as a commissioner in Edo State in various capacities and at different times, earning recognition for his contributions to governance and public service.

The state government described him as a seasoned public administrator with extensive experience in governance, community development and political leadership.

The government expressed confidence that Osifo’s wealth of experience and expertise would further strengthen the administration’s efforts toward sustainable development and effective service delivery across the state.

His confirmation by the Edo State House of Assembly will pave the way for his formal appointment into the State Executive Council.