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Godwin Obaseki’s Cabinet: Here Are The 19 New Commissioners And Their Portfolios
Since he was sworn in for a second term on 12 November 2020, Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State Governor, operated his government without a cabinet.
This drew criticism, but the governor defended his actions, claiming that he was simply taking his time.
On Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021, Osarodion Ogie, Secretary to the State Government, announced the names of 11 appointed commissioners in the first batch of appointment.
The Governor would later complete the appointment of his commissioners in January 2022.
Below are the 19 appointed commissioners in the Godwin Obaseki second term administration together with their respective portfolios.
Oluwole Iyamu – Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
Joseph Eboigbe –Commissioner for Finance
Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe – Commissioner for Education
Prof. Obehi Akoria –Commissioner for Health
Mrs. Otse Momoh-Omorogbe – Commissioner for Budget and Planning
Ethan Uzamere – Commissioner for Mining, Gas and Oil
Isoken Omo – Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development
Moses Agbukor – Commissioner for Water Resources
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Marie Edeko – Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues
Monday Osaigbovo – Commissioner for Local Government
Andrew Emwanta – Commissioner for Communication and Orientation
Chrisopher Osaretin Nehikhare – Commissioner for Youth and Humanitarian Affairs
Osasere Malachi Evbuomwan – Commissioner for Transport
Donald Okogbe Ojomeh – Commissioner for Community and Chieftaincy Affairs
Stephen Ehikioya Idehenre – Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security
Omololu O. Ojehomon – Commissioner for Public Security
Okojie Nosawe Newton – Commissioner for Roads and Bridges
Afishetu Braimoh – Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives
Jonathan Lawani – Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability
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