The Edo State Government has redeployed the Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service, EBS, Mr Suleiman Aledeh, to the Edo State Orientation Agency, where he will serve as pioneer Director-General with immediate effect.
The government also appointed Mr Festus Alenkhe as Acting Managing Director of EBS to oversee the operations of the station pending the appointment of a substantive managing director.
The development was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq.
According to the statement, the decision was approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo as part of ongoing administrative adjustments aimed at optimising resource management and strengthening institutional capacity across critical sectors of the state government.
The government said Aledeh’s redeployment reflects its recognition of his professional expertise and capacity to advance the mandate of the Edo State Orientation Agency, which it described as central to civic engagement, values promotion and public communication strategy in the state.
It noted that during his tenure at EBS, Aledeh demonstrated commitment to public service broadcasting and institutional development.
The state government commended him for his contributions to the broadcasting sector and wished him success in his new assignment.
On Alenkhe’s appointment, the government said it underscored Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to ensuring seamless operational continuity at the Edo Broadcasting Service.
The statement added that the acting managing director is expected to sustain the high standards of service delivery and professional broadcasting practice associated with the station.
