Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Mr. Fred Itua of his duties as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and appointed Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick as his replacement.
Dr. Ebojele would take over from Fred Itua.
A statement by Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, which announced Ebojele’s appointment, was silent on the next role for Itua.
It described Dr. Ebojele as a renowned journalist, public administrator, researcher, and lecturer with an extensive and distinguished professional record in media practice, public affairs, and academia.
The statement said the new appointment reflected commitment of the present administration to strengthen and deepen the communication channels between the Government and the people of Edo State, ensuring clarity, transparency, and effective dissemination of Government policies, programmes, and activities.
“Dr. Ebojele’s journalism career spans reputable Nigerian media houses where he served as Edo/Delta Correspondent for Channels Television, as well as correspondent roles in New Nigerian Newspaper, Champion Newspaper, and Comet Newspapers.
The statement added that he will be taking over from Mr. Fred Itua, who, after handing over, will await a new reassignment to be communicated in due course. It also expressed the government’s appreciation to Mr. Itua for his contributions and service.
