By Ogochukwu Isioma in Benin City
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the assignment of portfolios to the new Commissioners who were recently inaugurated as members of the Edo State Executive Council (EXCO).
In a statement on Thursday by Barr Osarodion Ogie, Secretary to the State Government, he said all the commissioners are expected to resume at their various Ministries and begin to function in their various capacities with immediate effect.
He listed the Commissioners and their portfolios as follows:
1. Ministry of Communication and Orientation – Christopher Osaretin Nehikhare
2. Ministry of Education – Dr. Joan Osa-Oviawe
3. Ministry of Housing, Urban and Regional Planning & Development – Isoken Omo
4. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security – Stephen Ehikioya Idehenre
5. Ministry of Justice/Attorney General – Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi
6. Ministry of Health- Samuel Alli (Dr.)
7. Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs – Monday Osaigbovo
8. Ministry of Mining and Energy – Enaholo Ojiefo
9. Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism – Uyi Oduwa-Malaka
10. Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning – Adaze Aguele-Kalu
11. Ministry of Social Development & Gender Issues – Christabel Omoh Ekwu
12. Ministry of Business, Trade & Cooperatives – Patrick Uanseru
13. Ministry of Roads & Bridges – Ethan Osaze Uzamere
14. Ministry of Public Security and Safety – Kingsley Uwagbale
15. Ministry of Environment and Sustainability – Joshua Omokhodion
