Governor Monday Okpebholo Orders Edo State Cabinet Reshuffle and Redeploys Commissioner for Works

Governor Monday Okpebholo redeploys Felix Ehiguese Akhabue to Water Resources. Discover how Edo State is restructuring its cabinet for better service delivery.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 10:26 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Politics Nigeria

A Strategic Shift in Executive Leadership

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has initiated a minor restructuring of his cabinet, signaling a tactical realignment within the state’s executive council. The primary focus of this reshuffle is the redeployment of Felix Ehiguese Akhabue, who previously held the portfolio for the Ministry of Works. This administrative adjustment was formalized through an official statement released on Monday, April 6, 2026, marking a significant transition in the management of the state's infrastructure and utility sectors.

New Responsibilities within Water Resources

Under the new directive, Akhabue has been assigned to lead the Ministry of Water Resources. This move places the experienced official in charge of a critical utility sector at a time when the administration is seeking to streamline its service delivery. The Governor’s decision to move a high,profile commissioner from the works portfolio suggests a prioritization of water infrastructure and resource management within the current state developmental agenda.

Interim Oversight for Infrastructure Projects

To ensure that ongoing infrastructure projects and ministerial operations are not disrupted by the sudden vacancy, the Governor has provided clear instructions for interim leadership. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works has been mandated to oversee all affairs of the ministry in the immediate term. This temporary arrangement is expected to remain in place until a substantive commissioner is officially appointed and deployed to take over the permanent leadership of the works department.