The Governor-Elect of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary ahead of his assumption of office as Edo state governor which will take place tomorrow Tuesday, 12th November.
Okpebholo’s media team announced this in Abuja this Monday, saying it is the first official designation of the incoming administration and it will also take effect tomorrow, Tuesday.
Itua, who previously worked with Leadership and The Sun newspapers, will lead the Governor’s media team.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, a Master’s degree in Media Arts from the University of Abuja, and is in the final stages of his PhD thesis in Development Communication at Veritas University, Abuja.
Reports say, the appointment underscores Okpebholo’s commitment to fostering transparent and effective communication within his administration.