By Simeon OSAJIE
The Special Adviser on Education to the Executive Governor of Edo State, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo and the State Coordinator of Akpakomiza-Denco Neighbour-To-Neighbou Campaign Movement, Hon. Barr. Vincent Oseyangbonaye Akhere today celebrates former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon.Festus Ebea on his swearing in as a Civil Commissioner of Public Security and Safety, Edo State.
Barr. Akhere who conveyed his congratulatory message hrough a press statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Benin city described Hon. Festus Ebea as a true son of Esan South-East Local Government Area who had over the years empowered both the youths and women in the locality.
The Edo State Ex-Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism who lauded Hon. Ebea’s immense contribution to the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last State Governorship Election noted that his appointment by the Uncommon Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo is a testament to the fact that Ebea worked tirelessly to record landslide victory for APC in the last year’s Governorship Election in the State.
According to the Ex-Esan North-East Local Government Council Boss, “Hon. Festus Ebea contributed immensely to the growth of APC not just in Esan South-East Local Government Area but also Edo State at large and l owe him a great deal of gratitude.
“I, Barr. Vincent Ose Akhere, Special Adviser on Education to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo join your family, friends, and well-wishers to congratulate you on your well-deserved appointment as a Civil Commissioner and I trust that you will bring in your wealth of experience to contribute to the Governor Monday Okpebholo’s ”SHINE AGENDA” for Edo State.
“Congratulations, Rt. Hon. Festus Ebea, my friend and Leader”