Edo appoints first visually impaired permanent secretary
July 17, 2026 7:24 pm
File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday swore in two commissioners, 20 permanent secretaries and members of the Governing Council of the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology, with the appointment of the state’s first visually impaired permanent secretary emerging as the highlight of the ceremony.
The governor, in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, said Melody Omosah’s appointment marked a historic milestone for the state.
“This occasion marks a historic milestone as Mr Melody Omosah becomes the first visually impaired Permanent Secretary in Edo State, a testament to our unwavering belief that ability, competence, and character—not disability—should define opportunity,” he said.
Okpebholo also announced the appointment of Martin Oli, a member of the Igbo community, as commissioner, saying it reflected his administration’s commitment to inclusiveness.
“These appointments reaffirm our commitment to building an inclusive government where merit, excellence, and equal opportunity take precedence over ethnicity, background, or personal connections,” the governor added.
He added that his administration would continue to create opportunities for qualified individuals irrespective of their background.
“A New Edo is one where everyone with the capacity to serve has a place at the table, and we will continue to open doors for all,” he stated.
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