The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has again signalled a shift toward inclusive governance with the nomination of Martin Anayochukwu Oli, an Enugu indigene, as commissioner-designate in his cabinet.
The nomination, announced Friday by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Umar Ikhilor, makes Oli the second non-Edo indigene to receive a major appointment under the Okpebholo administration, the first being Abdulkarim Kadiri, a reputable Hausa-Fulani community leader in Edo, appointed as a special adviser.
According to the government, Oli’s nomination reflects the governor’s vision of an administration that reflects Edo’s diverse resident communities in decision-making.
Oli, who hails from Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, is a businessman and community leader within Edo’s Igbo community. He is recognised for private sector experience and grassroots development initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities.
The appointment follows the November 2024 naming of Kadiri, a respected Hausa-Fulani community leader in Edo, as Special Adviser on Community Matters.
