By
Abdul-Kadir Abdullah 

The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the nomination of four distinguished individuals as Honourable Commissioner Designates. 

This development was made public through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., on Friday, August 1, 2025.

The nominees are, Hon. (Barr.) Nosa T. Adams; Hon. Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, JP; Hon. (Dr.) Felix Ehiguese Akhabue and Engr. Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa.

According to the statement, their names will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

According to the statement, "Hon. (Barr.) Nosa T. Adams is a seasoned legal practitioner and political activist, Barrister Nosa T. Adams brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors. His previous appointments include Chairman of Egor Local Government Council, Special Adviser to the Governor, and General Manager of the Edo State Rubber Estates. He is the Principal Partner at Nosa Adams & Co. and an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)"

"Hon. Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa is a multi-faceted professional. An agricultural scientist, businessman, and renowned philanthropist. He served as Executive Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area and is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC–Nigeria). Also an active Rotarian, he was recognized as an Eminent Peace Ambassador by the International Association of World Peace Advocates"

"Hon. (Dr.) Felix Ehiguese Akhabue is a chartered accountant and prominent political figure, Dr. Akhabue is well-known for his leadership within and beyond Nigeria. He is a former Executive Chairman of Esan West Local Government Council and a past National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). Internationally, he served as Vice President of the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA) and as a Board Member of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF)"

"Engr. Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa is a distinguished academic and engineer with expertise in automation and control systems. He holds degrees from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the University of Benin, and Ambrose Alli University. A member of COREN, NSE, and IFAC, he is known for his contributions to education and industrial engineering in Nigeria"

The nominations are widely seen as a strategic move to reinforce the Governor’s SHINE agenda and ensure effective governance across key sectors in the state. 

The Edo State House of Assembly is expected to commence screening procedures in the coming days.

The appointments, once confirmed, are anticipated to bring diverse expertise and experience into the Edo State Executive Council.