Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his new Chief of Staff. According to a statement released on Friday by Fred Itua, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, the appointment is effective immediately.
The official communication, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, highlighted that Audu’s role will be instrumental in assisting Governor Okpebholo with implementing key reforms aimed at the development of Edo State.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect,” stated the announcement.
Profile of Hon. Gani Audu
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1969
- Education:
- HND from Auchi Polytechnic (1994)
- PGD in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011)
- M.Sc in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024)
Political Background
Hon. Gani Audu has had a longstanding political career:
- Served as the elected Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010.
- Held the position of Member of the Edo State House of Assembly (Etsako West Constituency 1) from 2015 to 2023.
- He was also the deputy governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2020 Edo State Governorship elections.
The appointment aims to bolster the administrative efficiency of the Governor’s office as Edo State pursues a series of significant reforms under Okpebholo’s leadership.
