Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in two commissioners, 20 permanent secretaries, and members of the governing council of the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the appointment of Melody Omosah as Edo State’s first visually impaired permanent secretary, a milestone Governor Okpebholo described as a testament to merit, competence and equal opportunity.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the governor said Omosah’s appointment demonstrated that ability, rather than disability, should determine leadership opportunities.
“This occasion marks a historic milestone as Mr Melody Omosah becomes the first visually impaired Permanent Secretary in Edo State, a testament to our unwavering belief that ability, competence, and character—not disability—should define opportunity,” the statement read.
Okpebholo also announced the appointment of Martin Oli, a member of the Igbo community, as commissioner, describing the appointments as evidence of his administration’s inclusive approach to governance.
According to the governor, the appointments reflect a commitment to ensuring merit, excellence and equal opportunity take precedence over ethnicity, background or personal connections.
“These appointments reaffirm our commitment to building an inclusive government where merit, excellence, and equal opportunity take precedence over ethnicity, background, or personal connections,” he said.
The governor added that his administration would continue creating opportunities for qualified individuals regardless of their background.
“A New Edo is one where everyone with the capacity to serve has a place at the table, and we will continue to open doors for all,” he added.
The appointments were announced in a statement published on Okpebholo’s official Facebook page.
