Gov Okpebholo restructures Edo State Ministries, expands cabinet to 28

The Edo State Government has announced a major restructuring of its ministries following approval by Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The reform, according to the state, is aimed at aligning with the Federal Government’s structure to ensure seamless coordination between the Governor’s SHINE Agenda and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

As part of the restructuring, the number of ministries in Edo State has been increased to twenty-eight, including the creation of new ministries and the revival of previously defunct ones. The move, the government said, is expected to enhance administrative efficiency, improve coordination across key sectors, and boost the government’s capacity to deliver on its promises to the people.

Below is the list of the newly approved ministries and their commissioners:

1. Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy — Pending Appointment

2. Ministry of Works — Hon. (Dr.) Felix Ehiguese Akhabue

3. Ministry of Mining — Hon. Andrew Ijegbai

4. Ministry of Information and Strategy — Prince Kassim Afegbua

5. Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs — Hon. Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu

6. Ministry of Business, Trade and Investment — Omoh Anabor

7. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security — Dr. Jerry Uwangue, FCISM

8. Ministry of Livestock Development — Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponwosa

9. Ministry of Environment and Sustainability — Hon. (Barr.) Nosa T. Adams

10. Ministry of Health — Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole

11. Ministry of Education — Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu

12. Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development — Dr. Lucky Eseigbe

13. Ministry of Lands and Housing — Hon. Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, JP

14. Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy — Ohimai Ehijimetor

15. Ministry of Science and Technology — Hon. Etin-Osa Ogbeiwi

16. Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation — Dr. Washington Osa Osifo

17. Ministry of Youth Affairs — Hon. Charity Amayaenvbo

18. Ministry of Women Affairs — Eugenia Abdallah

19. Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation — Barr. Marie Olabisi Idaomi

20. Ministry of Power — Barr. Usenbo Paul Ehigie

21. Ministry of Oil and Gas Resources — (Barr.) Vincent Osas Uwadiae

22. Ministry of Finance — Engr. Emmanuel Okoebor

23. Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning — Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele

24. Ministry of Transportation — Hon. Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen (JP)

25. Ministry of Justice — Prof. Roland Itoya Otaru, SAN

26. Ministry of Labour and Productivity — Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi

27. Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations — Hon. (Barr.) Kenneth Okoruwa Ihensekhien

28. Ministry of Public Security and Safety — Hon. Ebea Festus Odianosen

Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to good governance, economic transformation, and institutional efficiency. He assured that the restructuring reflects his commitment to inclusive development in line with the SHINE Agenda and President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope vision.

The statement was signed by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government.