The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Mrs. Vivian Elabor as the Director General of the Edo State Tourism Agency.
According to a statement signed by Umar Musa Khilor, Secretary to the State Government, Governor Monday Okpebholo approved the appointment, which takes immediate effect.
Mrs. Elabor is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in media, community engagement, and public relations. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Mass Communication from the London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, as well as diplomas in Theatre Arts and Healthcare Management.
She has served in various capacities across the United Kingdom, including as Head of Production and Presenter at BEN Television, London, where she produced impactful programs promoting African culture and excellence. Mrs. Elabor has also worked in housing management and rehabilitation services, providing leadership in organizations such as Change Grow Live (CGL) and Clear Springs–Ready Homes, which support vulnerable populations.
In addition, she serves as a Board Member of the Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Support Fund, demonstrating her commitment to humanitarian causes and national development.
Her appointment, the statement noted, underscores the administration’s determination to reposition Edo State’s tourism and creative economy as a key driver of economic diversification, cultural renaissance, and youth empowerment.
