Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has nominated two former lawmakers in the Edo Assembly, Hon Christopher Okaeben and Hon. Festus Odianosen Ebea as commissioners designate.The two former lawmakers are among the three persons Governor Okpebholo nominated as Commissioners-designate.A statement by Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, named the third nominee to be Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele.The 17 Commissioners-designate cleared by the Edo State House of Assembly are yet to be sworn-in.Governor Okpebholo will have 29 Commisioners if all the nominees were sworn-in.Government sources said some serving Commissioners have been pencilled to be sacked while others would be redeployedIkhilor, said names of the three nominees would be sent to the House of Assembly for consideration and confirmationThe statement said Dr. Ebosele has experience in project planning and financing, renewable energy transitions, ICT, and grassroots development.It said she is widely respected for her commitment to evidence-based policymaking and inclusive governance
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