A combined photo of Governor Monday Okpebholo and Fred Itua
By Victory Oghene
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Fred Itua of his appointment as Chief Press Secretary (CPS).
The Governor replaced Fred Itua with Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick.
A statement signed by Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, which announced Ebojele’s appointment, was silent on the next role for Fred Itua.
It described Dr. Ebojele as a renowned journalist, public administrator, researcher, and lecturer with an extensive and distinguished professional record in media practice, public affairs, and academia.
The statement added that Dr. Ebojele’s appointment reflected commitment of the present administration to strengthen and deepen the communication channels between the Government and the people of Edo State, ensuring clarity, transparency, and effective dissemination of government policies, programmes, and activities.
Dr. Ebojele’s journalism career spans reputable Nigerian media houses where he served as Edo/Delta Correspondent for Channels Television, as well as correspondent roles in New Nigerian Newspaper, Champion Newspaper, and Comet Newspapers.
Dr. Ebojele will be taking over from Mr. Fred Itua, who will, upon handover, await a new reassignment to be communicated in due course.
The Government expresses appreciation to Mr. Itua for his contributions and service.”
