Edo State’s youth leaders have lauded the appointment of seasoned journalist Fred Itua Odianosen as the Chief Press Secretary to the state’s Governor-Elect, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo.
The Governor-Elect, who will be inaugurated on November 12, selected Mr. Odianosen for the role based on his professional track record and dedication to Edo State.
In a congratulatory statement, the youth leaders, representing various communities and organizations across Edo State, expressed their confidence in Mr. Odianosen’s capabilities.
Hailing from Irua in Esan West Local Government Area, Mr. Odianosen has previously distinguished himself in journalism, notably as the Assistant Political Editor at The Sun Newspaper, covering the National Assembly.
“We commend His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, for choosing Mr. Odianosen—a proud son of Edo—as a trusted communicator for the administration,” the statement reads. “His years of experience and dedication to the state make him a worthy appointment.”
The youth leaders encouraged Mr. Odianosen to leverage his expertise to support the Governor-Elect’s vision for a people-centered and progressive Edo. They see his appointment as an opportunity to build stronger connections between the administration and the citizens, fostering transparency and development in the state.
The statement was signed by prominent youth leaders across Edo State, including Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture, Mr. Solomon Okoduwa, and HRH Uwaifo Orhue Ogiugo, among others, who collectively extended their best wishes for Mr. Odianosen’s success in his new role.
The statement reads, The appointment of Mr. Fred Itua Odianosen as the Chief Press Secretary to Governor-Elect, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo is a welcome development.
On behalf of Edo Youth, we the undersigned Leaders of Youth of Edo State want to heartily congratulate Mr. Fred Itua Odianosen on is well deserved appointment as the Chief Press Secretary to our Governor-Elect, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo who will be sworn-in tomorrow morning, the 12th of November 2024. Similarly, we want to commend His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo for finding Mr. Fred Itua Odianosen worthy as a son of Edo State and indigene of Irua in Esan West Local Government Area who is a seasoned Journalist that has distinguished himself over the years as Assistant Political Editor of the SUN Newspaper and covering National Assembly Proceedings and Activities.
To this end, we want to use this medium to urge Mr. Fred Itua Odianosen to deploy his wealth of experience in view to helping His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo to drive his administration into a purposeful, people-oriented, enviable, progressive and prosperous destination.
Signed:
Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture
Mr. Solomon Okoduwa
Mr. Osagie Aghatise
Mr. Kelvin Omoruyi
Comrade Ernest Asibor
Mr. Tony Jimoh
Comrade Dickson Igbinogun
Mr. Ben Iyangan
Mrs. Jamilat Amadin
Mrs. Elizabeth Iyagan
Mr. Umegbe Praise
Mrs. Osadolor Grace
Mrs. Ikani Teni Hidayat
Mrs. Lilian Eguavoen
Mr. Uhunoma Ewere
Edokpolo Regina
Mrs. Joy Ebhozele
Mrs. Excellent Idahosa
HRH Uwaifo Orhue Ogiugo
Mr. Imaralu Wisdom
Mr. Ogbe Emokpae
Mrs. Tracy Eghiaruwa
MaryJane Obinna