By Our Reporter
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the redeployment of the Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Mr. Suleiman Aledeh, to the Edo State Orientation Agency as its pioneer Director General.
The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.
According to the statement, Mr. Aledeh’s redeployment is part of ongoing administrative adjustments aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and optimizing resource management across key sectors of the state government.
The government noted that Aledeh’s appointment as the pioneer Director General of the Edo State Orientation Agency reflects confidence in his professional competence and ability to drive the agency’s mandate of civic engagement, public enlightenment, values reorientation, and strategic communication.
The statement commended Aledeh for his contributions during his tenure as Managing Director of EBS, where he was credited with advancing public service broadcasting and institutional development within the station.
“During his tenure at EBS, Mr. Aledeh demonstrated considerable dedication to public service broadcasting and institutional development.
The state government commends him for his outstanding contributions to the broadcasting sector and wishes him continued success in his new assignment,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, veteran journalist and broadcaster, Mr. Festus Alenkhe, has been appointed Acting Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service pending the appointment of a substantive Managing Director.
The government said Alenkhe’s appointment is intended to ensure seamless continuity in the operations of the state-owned broadcasting outfit and maintain the professional standards for which the station is known.
Governor Okpebholo expressed confidence that the new Acting Managing Director would sustain efficient service delivery and contribute to the continued growth of EBS.
The appointments take immediate effect.