Okpebholo re-appoint seven ministries

The Edo State Government has approved the renaming of seven ministries to align with international best practices....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>

In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, the decision reflects Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to modernising the state’s public service for greater efficiency.

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The statement read, “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the change in names of six ministries in the state public service to reflect international best practices.”

The affected ministries and their new names are:

Ministry of Roads and Bridges renamed to Ministry of Works
Ministry of Local Government, Community, and Chieftaincy Affairs renamed to Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
Ministry of Communication and Orientation renamed to Ministry of Information and Communications
Ministry of Mining and Energy renamed to Ministry of Mining
Ministry of Water Resources renamed to Ministry of Water Resources and Energy
Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues renamed to Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
Ministry of Digital Economy, Science, and Technology renamed to Ministry of Science and Technology

The government assured residents that these changes aim to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.

The statement concluded, “Please, be rest assured that the Governor is committed to delivering on his mandate to the good people of Edo State.