Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has relieved his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, of his duties and immediately approved the appointment of veteran journalist and media scholar, Dr. Patrick Ebojele, as the new CPS.
The announcement was conveyed in a statement signed Thursday night by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor.
According to the statement, Ebojele’s appointment is intended to strengthen and deepen the communication channels between the Government and the good people of Edo State, ensuring clarity, transparency, and effective dissemination of Government policies, programmes, and activities.
The state government described Ebojele Akhere Patrick 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 read, “The Edo State Government wishes to notify the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick, as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor.
“Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick is a renowned journalist, public administrator, researcher, and lecturer with an extensive and distinguished professional record in media practice, public affairs, and academia.
“This appointment reflects the commitment of the present administration to strengthen and deepen the communication channels between the Government and the good people of Edo State, ensuring clarity, transparency, and effective dissemination of Government policies, programmes, and activities.”
“The now former CPS, Fred Itua, will upon hand over, await a new reassignment to be communicated in due course,” it said.
“The Government expresses appreciation to Mr. Itua for his contributions and service.”
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