Edo Governor Suspends Livestock Commissioner for Infraction
On July 20, 2026, Edo State Governor Senator Mondai Okpebholo announced the suspension of Prof. Omorodion Ignatiu Ikponmwosa, the Commissioner for Livestock Development, due to an official infraction. The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.
The suspension is effective immediately, and it involves the handling of official documents related to the Livestock Product Resilience Support (LPRS) project. Mr. Ikpikhumi Betsy Aghaku was mentioned in the context of the suspension.
The statement did not disclose the specific nature of the official infraction that led to the suspension, but it directed Prof. Ikponmwosa and Mr. Aghaku to report to the Secretary to the State Government for a comprehensive debrief on the LPRS project.
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