Okpebholo Swears in Andrew Momodu as 29th Commissioner; Charges New Appointee to Protect Edo Interests as Cabinet Nears Completion

The Edo State Executive Council received its latest addition on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Governor Monday Okpebholo administered the oath of office to Hon. Andrew Momodu. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Government House in Benin City, marks one of the final pieces of the Governor’s administrative puzzle as he moves to fully implement his “SHINE Agenda” for the state.

Governor Okpebholo described Momodu as a “lucky person” and a “hardworking administrator,” noting that the new commissioner is joining the team at a critical juncture when the executive council is nearly fully constituted. “I know you can perform; that was why we chose you for this job,” the Governor stated. “Go on and do your best to protect the interests of Edo people. Your focus must remain on service delivery that can be felt in every community.”

Momodu, a seasoned public affairs practitioner with a background in security coordination, pledged his absolute loyalty to the administration’s vision. He assured the Governor that he would work tirelessly to “make Edo people smile” through practical governance and discipline. His arrival brings the total number of commissioners to 29, reinforcing a cabinet that the Governor insists is built on merit rather than mere political patronage.

The “State of Harmony” at the Government House was further highlighted by a visit from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which lauded the Okpebholo administration’s proactive measures in curbing irregular migration and reducing poverty. With Momodu now officially on board, the administration is expected to double down on its infrastructure and security goals, further distancing itself from the “propaganda-heavy” governance of the past.