Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick has been appointed by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo to succeed Mr. Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary.
According to reports, Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government, made the news in a statement on Thursday.
Itua will wait for a new post to be announced in due course, according to the statement.
His efforts and contributions throughout his term were acknowledged by the state government.
The statement claims that Ebojele is a well-known journalist with a long history in the media.
According to the statement, “The new appointment reflects 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, programs, and activities.”
Dr. Ebojele has worked as an Edo/Delta Correspondent for Channels Television and as a correspondent for New Nigerian Newspaper, Champion Newspaper, and Comet Newspapers, among other respectable Nigerian media outlets.
“He will take over from Mr. Fred Itua, who will wait for a new assignment to be announced in due time after handover. The government thanks Mr. Itua for his service and achievements.