Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has accepted the resignation of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie, appointing Joseph Eboigbe as his replacement. Ogie stepped down on August 9, 2024, to focus on his political aspirations, as he is the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the upcoming September 21 election.
Ogie’s resignation aligns with the electoral law requiring political appointees contesting in elections to resign 30 days prior. In a statement released on Monday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, confirmed the development, expressing Obaseki’s gratitude for Ogie’s dedication over the past seven years and wishing him success in his future endeavors.
Governor Obaseki has appointed Joseph Eboigbe as the new SSG, effective immediately. Eboigbe, who previously served as Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning and later as Commissioner for Finance, is expected to contribute significantly to the Governor’s “Finishing Strong” agenda. A chartered accountant with a 15-year career at Deloitte, Eboigbe holds an MSc in Leadership and Strategy from the London Business School.
