BREAKING: Edo Gov. Obaseki appoints new commissioner for information

The Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday approved the appointment of Mr. Stewart Efe as the new Commissioner for Communication and Orientation of the state, THE WITNESS reports.

In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment takes “immediate effect.”

THE WITNESS reported that Obaseki’s commissioner for communication and orientation, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, resigned his appointment on Thursday.

Stewart Efe

Mr. Efe, until his appointment was the Public Relations Officer, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City.

He hails from Ward 9, Egor Local Government Area (LGA) in Edo State.

He was a top contender as Chairman, Egor LGA, in the last local council elections, but stepped down for party interest.