As part of preparations for the transition to a new government, Edo State and its Governor, Godwin Obaseki, have announced that a joint inauguration of transition committees will take place on Friday.
The ceremony, set to be held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), will see the inauguration of the Edo State 2024 Transition Committee and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee.
Governor Obaseki had earlier constituted a 24-member transition committee in July, chaired by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Victor Eboigbe.
The APC has also named a 24-member transition committee for its governor-elect.
Addressing the media in Benin City on Thursday, the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, confirmed the state’s receipt of the APC transition committee list.
He explained that the joint committees aim to ensure a smooth and seamless transfer of power.
“The primary objective of the transition committees is to facilitate a smooth handover of government,” Nehikhare stated.
“We look forward to the collaborative efforts of all members to ensure a seamless transition.”
Nehikhare further noted that each committee comprises 24 members, making a total of 48 members from both the Edo State Government and the APC.
The Edo State transition committee is chaired by Joseph Eboigbe (SSG), with Ifueko Alufohai serving as Secretary and Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, Isoken Omo, and Joan Oviawe as advisors.
Other members include Igberaese G.O., Enabulele Ferguson, Anelu Julius, Efe Iserhienrhien, Osaro Aihie, Igbinogbaro Bose Joy, Yuwa Naps, Jude Ekpu, Stanley Ehiarimwian, Akhigbe Joy, Imuetinyan Akin-Omyajowo, Agbonlahor Edugie, Henry Idogun, Isaac Ebewele, Osayamen Mokogwu, Fidelis Imiebiakhe, Anthony Okungbowa, Chris Nehikhare, and Deborah Enakhimion.
The APC transition committee is chaired by Dr. Pius Odubu, a former deputy governor.
Other key members include Dr. Matthew Urhoghide, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Andrew Adaze Enwanta, Washington Osifo, Nosa Adams, Omosede Igbinedion, Paul Ohonbamu, Edo Omorogieva, Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, Taiwo Akerele, Godwin Eshieshie, Yakson Musa, Kazeem Afegbua, Ohio Omo Ezomo, Gani Audu, Dr. Aminu Imafidon, Prof. Oyaziwo Aluede, Prof. Eunice Omonzejie, Matthew Egbadon, Dr. Tony Ikpasaja, Felix Akhabue, Kingsley Ehigiamusor, and Dr. Frank Omoh.
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