BENIN CITY— The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of two new Special Advisers as part of efforts to deepen inclusive governance and enhance stakeholder engagement in the state.

The appointments were announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.

According to the statement, Mr. Francis G. Okoyo has been appointed Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, while Mr. Momoh Ahmed Musa will serve as Special Adviser on Islamic Religious Matters.

The state government said the appointments reflect the governor’s commitment to purposeful, inclusive and people-centred governance, as well as his determination to strengthen engagement with critical stakeholders across different sectors of society.

The statement noted that the appointments are in furtherance of the administration’s SHINE Agenda, which serves as the policy framework guiding the government’s development initiatives and service delivery.

The government expressed confidence that the newly appointed advisers would bring their experience and expertise to bear in supporting the administration’s efforts to promote effective governance and address the needs of Edo residents and stakeholders.

The appointments take immediate effect.

The statement was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.