Edo governor makes changes to revenue sector leadership
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a reshuffle of top officials in the state's revenue sector. The changes aim to strengthen the state's revenue collection and management. The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor. Several key positions have new appointees following the resignation of the previous chairman.
What we know
- Odior Osirenimhe has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service, replacing Oladele Bankole-Balogun, who resigned to pursue election ambitions.
- Idiake Patrick Akhimien, previously an Executive Director at the Edo State Internal Revenue Service, is now Chairman of the Edo State Audit Service Commission.
- Victor Oamen Enemare has been appointed to take over Akhimien’s former role at the Edo State Internal Revenue Service.
- The reshuffle was described as a minor reassignment to sustain and strengthen the state’s revenue drive.
- The appointments and reassignments take immediate effect.
