Sulaiman Aledeh Resigns as Edo Broadcasting Services Managing Director

Sulaiman Aledeh has resigned from his position as Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), effective May 30, 2026. Aledeh, one of Governor Monday Okpebholo's initial appointees in 2024, was slated for redeployment as the pioneer Director-General of the Edo State Orientation Agency.

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I write to formally tender my resignation as Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), effective 30 May 2026. This decision has been taken to enable me to devote my full attention to the next phase of my professional journey as a media practitioner and to pursue other endeavours as a private citizen.

In his resignation letter to Governor Okpebholo, the veteran journalist cited a desire to dedicate his full attention to the next chapter of his career as a media practitioner and to pursue private interests. He conveyed deep gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to lead the broadcasting institution, calling it a privilege.

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I wish to express my profound gratitude to Your Excellency for the confidence reposed in me and for the privilege of serving the people of Edo State in this capacity. It has been a singular honour to lead this historic institution and contribute, however modestly, to its repositioning within an increasingly dynamic and competitive media environment.

Aledeh also thanked the people of Edo State, both domestically and abroad, for their support during his tenure. He described serving the public through broadcasting and strengthening the government-citizen connection as deeply fulfilling. He further appreciated his colleagues and the EBS workforce for their dedication and professionalism, acknowledging their role in the institution's transformation efforts.

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I am equally grateful to the good people of Edo State, both at home and in the diaspora, for their support, engagement and encouragement throughout my tenure. The opportunity to serve the public through broadcasting and to help strengthen the connection between government and the citizenry has been deeply fulfilling.