Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has removed Ebanehita Sonia Omonzane as Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
Although the state government has not publicly disclosed the reason for her removal, a letter signed by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor, stated that Governor Okpebholo had nominated Hon. Ayewoh Ambrose Oyakhilome to take over as SUBEB chairman.
Government sources disclosed that Omonzane was removed from office about two months ago and had allegedly been directed not to resume her duties.
If confirmed, Ayewoh will become the fourth person appointed to head Edo SUBEB within the first two years of Okpebholo’s administration.
The governor initially appointed Dr. Paddy Iyamu as chairman of the board before redeploying him to serve as Commissioner for Education.
In January last year, Okpebholo swore in Onomen Goodness Briggs as the new SUBEB chairman.
However, six months later, Briggs was replaced by Omonzane, while Briggs was reassigned to lead the Board for Technical and Vocational Education (BTVE).
The latest nominee, Ayewoh, was described in the government’s letter as a committed politician and public administrator with a strong interest in effective leadership.
The letter noted that Ayewoh previously served as Executive Chairman of the Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency (RARA), “where he contributed to the administration and implementation of government programmes aimed at improving rural connectivity and infrastructure.
“Accordingly, his name will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.”
