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Okpebholo To Appoint Iyamu As Edo Govt Chief Of Staff

Okpebholo will be inaugurated as the 5th Edo State Governor since 1999 today in Benin, the state capital.

The Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo is set to appoint Dr. Paddy Emmanuel Iyamu as his new Chief of Staff, according to reports.

Okpebholo will be inaugurated as the 5th Edo State Governor since 1999 today in Benin, the state capital.

“Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo will unveil Paddy Iyamu as his Chief of Staff,” a source told Naija News on Monday.

Iyamu is a Human resources management consultant, security expert, Entrepreneur and philanthropist. He obtained his first and second degree in Business Administration from the great University of Benin (B.sc, MBA) and later obtained a professional Diploma in Safety and Security Management from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology. He also bagged a Hon. Doctorate degree from the European American University in Petroleum Resources.

Meanwhile, Okpebholo’s inauguration ceremony, which is expected to draw dignitaries and party faithful, will take place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

It was gathered that the stadium is primed to host a grand event to usher in Okpebholo.

In a show of solidarity, governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are expected to be in attendance, alongside Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who will lead members of the Red Chamber to honour Okpebholo.

Dennis Idahosa, the new deputy governor and a serving member of the House of Representatives, will be supported by members of the Green Chamber, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.

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