Benin, Edo – The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a new Governing Council for the Edo State College of Education.

The announcement was made on Tuesday through a special government release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq.

According to the statement, the newly appointed members of the council are:

Ephraim O. S. Aluebhosele – Chairman
ESV Isimekhai Zeenat Odion – Member
Ehighalua Monday Ehiagwina – Member
Uwuigbe Victor – Member
Eigbe, Godwin Ebatamehi – Member

The date for the formal inauguration of the Council by Governor Okpebholo will be announced in due course.

The reconstitution of the Governing Council is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the administrative and academic framework of the state’s tertiary education institutions.

In a related development, Okpebholo has approved the nomination of five individuals to serve on the Edo State Audit Service Commission.

The announcement, which was made recently named Odior John Osirenimhe as the proposed Chairman of the commission.

The other nominated members include Maimuna Momodu, Henry Oriabure Yakubu, Igiebor Terry, and Okojie Omoarelojie Ojie Philip

The announcement added that the nominations will now be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for their consideration and confirmation.

"The aforementioned names will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation"

The establishment of the Audit Service Commission is expected to enhance the transparency and efficiency of public expenditure in Edo State.

This move marks a significant step towards strengthening fiscal oversight and accountability within the state.