Prof. Omorodion Ignatius
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Prof. Omorodion Ignatius has been serving as commissioner for health of Edo State since October 15, 2025, under the APC Party.
👤 About Prof. Omorodion Ignatius
Prof. Omorodion Ignatius serves as Commissioner for Health.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Prof. Omorodion Ignatius |
| Title / Role | Commissioner for Health |
| State | Edo State |
| Party | APC |
| Education | Medical/Academic background |
| In office since | October 15, 2025 |
| Geopolitical zone | SS |
🏆 Key Achievements
Oversees healthcare delivery.
🏛 Role & Ministry — Health
Prof. Omorodion Ignatius serves as a member of the Edo State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Health, the office oversees policy and administration of the Health 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. Prof. Omorodion Ignatius was appointed on October 15, 2025.
📊 Edo State — Key Facts
| State | Edo State |
| Capital | Benin City |
| Zone | SS |
| Population | 4,700,000 |
| Ministry | Health |
| Appointed | October 15, 2025 |