Edo appoints first visually impaired permanent secretary

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Melody Omosah as the state's first visually impaired permanent secretary, marking a significant milestone. The appointment was part of a ceremony where Okpebholo swore in two commissioners, 20 permanent secretaries, and members of the Governing Council of the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology.

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This occasion marks a historic milestone as Mr Melody Omosah becomes the first visually impaired Permanent Secretary in Edo State, a testament to our unwavering belief that ability, competence, and character, not disability, should define opportunity.

Governor Okpebholo highlighted Omosah's appointment as a testament to his administration's belief that "ability, competence, and character, not disability, should define opportunity." He stressed that his government is committed to building an inclusive administration where merit, excellence, and equal opportunity are prioritized over ethnicity or background.

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These appointments reaffirm our commitment to building an inclusive government where merit, excellence, and equal opportunity take precedence over ethnicity, background, or personal connections.

During the ceremony, Martin Oli, a member of the Igbo community, was also appointed as a commissioner. Okpebholo reiterated his administration's dedication to creating opportunities for all qualified individuals, stating, "A New Edo is one where everyone with the capacity to serve has a place at the table, and we will continue to open doors for all."

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A New Edo is one where everyone with the capacity to serve has a place at the table, and we will continue to open doors for all.