By Ogochukwu Isioma
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the change in names of seven (7) Ministries in the State.
In a statement signed by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., Secretary to the State Government on Tuesday, he said the change is “to reflect international best practices.”
While the Ministry of Roads and Bridges was renamed to Ministry of Works; Ministry of Local Government, Community and Chieftaincy Affairs was changed to Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Similarly, Ministry of Communication and Orientation will now be addressed as Ministry of Information and Communications.
Also, Ministry of Mining and Energy was changed to Ministry of Mining, Ministry of Water Resources renamed to Ministry of Water Resources and Energy, Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues to Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, while Ministry of Digital Economy, Science and Technology will now be known as Ministry of Science and Technology.
“Please, be rest assured that His Excellency, Mr. Governor is committed to delivering on his Mandate to the good people of Edo State,” the SSG concluded.
