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Commissioner for Health — Edo State

Prof. Omorodion Ignatius

● Currently in Office
🏛 Edo 🏳️ APC 📅 Oct 2025 – Present

📅 Tenure in Office

Oct 2025 – Present
10 months

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 nameProf. Omorodion Ignatius
Title / RoleCommissioner for Health
StateEdo State
PartyAPC
EducationMedical/Academic background
In office sinceOctober 15, 2025
Geopolitical zoneSS

🏆 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

StateEdo State
CapitalBenin City
ZoneSS
Population4,700,000
MinistryHealth
AppointedOctober 15, 2025

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Prof. Omorodion Ignatius is the current commissioner of Edo State, a member of the APC, in office since October 15, 2025.
The full name is Prof. Omorodion Ignatius.
Prof. Omorodion Ignatius became commissioner of Edo State on October 15, 2025.
Prof. Omorodion Ignatius is a member of the APC.