Edo Government has relieved Mr. Fred Itua of his appointment as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor and replaced him with Dr. Ebojele Patrick.
This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, on Friday in Benin.
Ikhilor described Dr Ebojele as a renowned journalist, public administrator, researcher with an extensive and distinguished professional record in media practice, public affairs, and academia.
He said the new appointment reflected the administration’s commitment to strengthening and deepening communication channels between the government and the people of Edo.
He said that Ebojele journalism career span reputable Nigerian media houses, where he served as Edo/Delta Correspondent for Channels Television and held correspondent roles in New Nigerian Newspaper, Champion Newspaper, and Comet Newspapers.
The government expressed appreciation to Itua for his contributions and service.
According to Ikhilor, Itua will await a new reassignment, which will be communicated in due course.
