Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has sworn in two commissioners and 20 permanent secretaries, including Melody Omosah, who became the first visually impaired person to hold the position of permanent secretary in the state.
The governor also inaugurated members of the governing council of the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology during the ceremony.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Okpebholo described Omosah’s appointment as a significant achievement for Edo State, stressing that competence and ability should determine opportunities rather than disability.
“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.
The governor also announced the appointment of Martin Oli, a member of the Igbo community, as commissioner, saying the selections 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.
Okpebholo added that his administration would continue to provide opportunities for qualified individuals irrespective 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.