Okpebholo Dismisses Suleiman Aledeh as EBS Managing Director, Names Alenkhe as Acting Head

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Mr Suleiman Aledeh from his post as Managing Director of the state‑owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS).

According to the Daily Post, the governor has appointed Mr Festus Alenkhe, the State Chairman of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), as Acting Managing Director of EBS.

A statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Umar Musa Ikhilor, said Mr Aledeh has been redeployed to the State Orientation Agency as its pioneer Director General, effective immediately. Mr Alenkhe will serve in an acting capacity until a substantive Managing Director is appointed.

Ikhilor explained that the redeployment is part of the governor’s ongoing administrative adjustments aimed at optimizing resource management and strengthening institutional capacity in key sectors of the state administration.

In a formal statement, the SSG noted: “The Edo State government wishes to inform the general public that the State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the redeployment of 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.”

“In his stead, Mr Festus Alenkhe is hereby appointed Acting Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service to oversee the operations of the station pending the deployment of a substantive Managing Director.”

“The governor’s decision forms part of ongoing administrative adjustments designed to optimize resource management and strengthen institutional capacity across critical sectors of the state’s administration.”

“The redeployment reflects the government’s recognition of Mr Aledeh’s professional expertise and capacity to advance the mandate of the Orientation Agency—an institution critical to civic engagement, values promotion, and public communication strategy across Edo State.”

“During his tenure at EBS, Mr Aledeh demonstrated considerable dedication to public service broadcasting and institutional development. The state government commends him for his outstanding contributions to the broadcasting sector and wishes him continued success in his new assignment.”

“Mr Alenkhe’s appointment as Acting Managing Director underscores Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to seamless operational continuity at the Edo Broadcasting Service.”

“He is expected to maintain the high standards of service delivery and professional broadcasting standards that define the station’s reputation,” the statement added.