Okpebholo Inaugurates Four Boards, Committees In Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated four boards and committees as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state.

Okpebholo disclosed this in a statement via his X handle on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

The newly inaugurated bodies are the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Edo State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Consumer Protection Committee, and the Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency (RARA).

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The governor charged members of the boards and committees to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, humility, dedication and accountability.

“I charge all members to serve with integrity, humility, dedication and accountability, and remember that your appointments are a responsibility to the people and, ultimately, a responsibility before God,” Okpebholo said.

He urged the appointees to place the interests of Edo residents at the centre of their decisions and work collaboratively to achieve tangible results.

“Our people must remain at the centre of every decision we make,” the governor said.

He further urged the members to “work together, put the public interest first, and deliver meaningful results that will positively impact the lives of Edo people.”

Okpebholo congratulated the appointees and wished them wisdom, strength and God’s grace as they assume their respective responsibilities.

“Together, we will continue to build an Edo State that works for all,” the governor added.