Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has removed Mr. Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and approved the appointment of Dr. Patrick Ebojele as his successor.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued Thursday night by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor.

According to the statement, “The Edo State Government wishes to notify the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick, as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor.”

It described Dr. Ebojele as “a renowned journalist, public administrator, researcher, and lecturer with an extensive and distinguished professional record in media practice, public affairs, and academia.”

The government explained that the appointment aligns with the administration’s commitment to strengthening communication channels with the people of Edo State, ensuring clarity, transparency, and effective dissemination of government policies and programmes.

The statement added that the former CPS, Fred Itua, will hand over and await a new assignment to be communicated in due course. “The Government expresses appreciation to Mr. Itua for his contributions and service,” it noted.

Dr. Ebojele’s media career includes notable roles with several reputable Nigerian organisations, among them Channels Television, where he served as Edo/Delta Correspondent. He also worked as a correspondent for New Nigerian Newspaper, Champion Newspaper, and Comet Newspapers.