Edo Governor Sacks Fred Itua, Appoints Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick As New Chief Press Secretary
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has replaced Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary, appointing Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick as his successor. According to a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, Itua will complete the handover and await a new assignment to be announced later. The statement expressed gratitude to Itua for his service and contributions. Dr. Ebojele is described as an accomplished journalist, public administrator, researcher, and lecturer with extensive experience in media, public affairs, and academia. His appointment, the statement noted, reflects the administration’s commitment to improving communication with the people of Edo State and ensuring clear, transparent, and effective dissemination of government policies and activities. Dr. Ebojele’s journalism career includes serving as Edo/Delta Correspondent for Channels Television, as well as holding positions with New Nigerian Newspaper, Champion Newspaper, and Comet Newspapers. He will now take over from Itua as the state’s Chief Press Secretary.