Okpebholo appoints Edo’s first visually impaired permanent secretary

Okpebholo appoints Edo’s first visually impaired permanent secretary

Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, on Friday swore in two
commissioners, 20 permanent secretaries, including Melody Omosah, a visually
impaired person.

 

The governor also swore in members of the governing council
of the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology.

 

In a statement shared on his official Facebook page,
Okpebholo described Omosah’s appointment as a historic milestone for the state,
noting that he is Edo’s first visually impaired permanent secretary.

 

“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,” the statement reads.

 

 

Okpebholo also announced the appointment of Martin Oli, a
member of the Igbo community, as commissioner.

 

According to him, the appointments reflected his
administration’s commitment to inclusiveness.

 

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



He said his administration would continue to create
opportunities for qualified individuals regardless of their background.

 

“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,” he said.

Source: Okpebholo appoints Edo’s first visually impaired permanent secretary

 - NigerianEye

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