Benin City, September 25, 2025 — Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of three individuals as Commissioner-Designates in the state.
Those nominated are Dr. Elizabeth Onome Ebosele, Hon. Christopher Ewere Okaeben, and Rt. Hon. Festus Odianosen Ebea, JP. Their names have been forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele is a development economist, public policy expert, and humanitarian with wide-ranging experience in budgeting, planning, and governance. A graduate of the University of Benin, she has served as Technical Adviser on Budget and National Planning at the Federal level and was part of the Technical Working Group on Cross-cutting Issues (Employment, Gender and People with Special Needs) for the Medium-Term National Development Plan (2021–2025). She is also known for her work in renewable energy transitions, ICT, and grassroots development.
Hon. Christopher Okaeben, a seasoned politician and legislator, holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Banking and Finance from the University of Benin. He has previously served as Supervisory Councillor (Works & Transport) in Oredo Local Government, Senior Special Assistant on Youth Employment, Secretary to Oredo Council, Executive Director of the Edo State Petroleum Monitoring Committee, and Commissioner for Youth & Sports. Between 2015 and 2023, he represented Oredo West Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, where he chaired several important committees.
Rt. Hon. Festus Ebea, former Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, represented Esan South East Constituency and is renowned for his role in grassroots development and legislative reforms. Holder of the traditional title Obarisiagbon of Ubiaja, he is also a Justice of the Peace (JP), a community mobiliser, and a strong advocate of youth empowerment and inclusive governance.
Their nomination marks another step in the ongoing formation of Governor Okpebholo’s adm
inistration.
