Fred Itua is Appointed Chief Press Secretary by Monday Okpebholo.

The Governor-elect of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Fred Itua as his chief press secretary. This appointment was announced in a statement personally signed by the governor-elect. The swearing-in ceremony for Okpebholo is set to take place on Tuesday, November 12. Fred Itua, the newly appointed chief press secretary, possesses over 13 years of experience as a writer, journalist, and communications consultant. Prior to this role, he served as the assistant political editor at The Sun newspaper. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, a Master’s degree in Media Arts from the University of Abuja, and is currently in the final stages of his PhD thesis in Development Communication at Veritas University, Abuja. The statement highlights that "Itua brings exceptional expertise, drawing on his extensive experience in covering national assembly proceedings, migration, health, anti-corruption, and environmental issues, thereby offering valuable insights into both national and international matters."