The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebolo has suspended his special adviser on Oil and Gas,
Felix Osemwengie Isere for unauthorized fundraising.
Osemwengie Isere was also ordered by the government to refund donors and prospective donors warned against dealing with suspended aide.
Statement signed by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor , which was made available to journalists on Tuesday said Felix Osemwengie Isere suspension from office was due to , “unauthorized fund raising, using the name of Edo State Government for the proposed Oil and Gas Summit scheduled to hold in Benin City on Thursday 7th August, 2025.”
The statement reads;
“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has
ordered the suspension of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere from office, for unauthorized fund raising, using the
name of Edo State Government for the proposed Oil and Gas Summit
scheduled to hold in Benin City on
Thursday 7th August, 2025.
In view of the foregoing, the proposed Summit is hereby suspended and Felix
Osemwengie Isere hasbeen ordered to refund monies to the various donors.
“Prospective donors, are by this announcement, advised to desist from dealing
with the suspended appointee.”
The governor also
approved the appointment of Arch. Fashanu Emmanuel as the Executive Director/CEO of the Edo State Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management
Agency (EDOFEWMA)
Fashanu Emmanuel, who holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from the Obafemi Awolowo, University, Ile-Ife and a Master’s Degree in
Architecture from the University of Jos was appointed to take over from the outgoing Director/CEO of the Edo State Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management
Agency (EDOFEWMA), Ahmed Musa Momoh.
The statement conveying his appointment which was signed by the SSG , Umar Musa Ikhilor reads.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the
Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has
approved the appointment of Arch. Fashanu Emmanuel as the Executive
Director/CEO of the Edo State Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management
Agency (EDOFEWMA).
“He is to replace the outgoing Executive Director/CEO of the Agency, Ahmed Musa Momoh who has, by this notice,
been relieved of the position.
Arch. Fashanu Emmanuel is a seasoned Architect, with experience spanning
over two decades. ” The statement concluded.
