Edo State Government Officials 2026
Complete list of Edo State officials — governor, deputy governor, senators, commissioners and key government appointees. Updated 2026.
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Senator Monday Okpebholo
Executive Governor, Edo State
APC · Since 2024
22Officials
15Commissioners
3Senators
🏛 Executive
2 officials🏅 Senators
3 of 3 senatorial districtsEdo State is divided into three senatorial districts, each represented by one Senator in the National Assembly, Abuja.
🏢 House of Assembly Leadership
1 officials📋 SSG, Head of Service & AG
1 officials📁 Commissioners & Portfolios
15 commissionersEdo State currently has 15 commissioners appointed by Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, each overseeing a specific ministry and its programmes.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsEdo State currently has 15 Commissioners, appointed by Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo. Each commissioner oversees a specific ministry or portfolio. They include Etin-osa Ogbeiwi, Felix Akhabue, Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu and others.
The current Governor of Edo State is Senator Monday Okpebholo of the APC, in office since 2024. The Governor's office is located in Benin City.
The current Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG) is Umar Musa Ikhilor. The SSG coordinates government activities and serves as head of the state civil service administration.
Edo State has 3 Senators in the National Assembly, one for each of the state's senatorial districts. They are: Sen. Joseph Ikpea, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, Sen. Neda Imasuen.
The current Edo State Commissioner for Health is Prof. Omorodion Ignatius (APC). The Commissioner for Health oversees the state's public hospitals, primary healthcare centres and health policy.
The current Commissioner for Education in Edo State is Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu (APC). The Commissioner for Education oversees public primary, secondary and technical schools in the state.
The Head of Service is the administrative head of the Edo State civil service. The office is responsible for personnel management, promotions, appointments, discipline and the welfare of civil servants across all ministries, departments and agencies of the Edo State Government.
Edo State currently has 22 listed government officials including 15 commissioners, 3 senators, 1 house of assembly leaders, a Deputy Governor, and Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo.