Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu has been serving as commissioner for education of Edo State since January 21, 2025, under the APC Party.
👤 About Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu
Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu is Commissioner for Education.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu |
| Title / Role | Commissioner for Education |
| State | Edo State |
| Party | APC |
| In office since | January 21, 2025 |
| Geopolitical zone | SS |
🏆 Key Achievements
Leads education sector reforms.
🏛 Role & Ministry — Education
Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu serves as a member of the Edo State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Education, the office oversees policy and administration of the Education sector in Edo State.
State commissioners are the state-level equivalent of federal ministers. They are nominated by the governor, screened by the State House of Assembly and serve at the governor's pleasure. Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu was appointed on January 21, 2025.
📊 Edo State — Key Facts
| State | Edo State |
| Capital | Benin City |
| Zone | SS |
| Population | 4,700,000 |
| Ministry | Education |
| Appointed | January 21, 2025 |