Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Fred Itua as the Chief Press Secretary for his administration. The announcement, made by Okpebholo’s media team in Abuja on Monday, marks his first official appointment ahead of the inauguration and transition from Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration, set for Tuesday.

Itua, a seasoned journalist with previous experience at Leadership and The Sun newspapers, will lead the governor’s media team. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and a master’s degree in media arts from the University of Abuja. Currently, he is finalizing his PhD in Development Communication at Veritas University, Abuja.

Bringing extensive experience covering topics like the National Assembly, migration, health, anti-corruption, and environmental issues, Itua is well-versed in both national and international affairs. His dedication to lifelong learning and cross-cultural collaboration makes him a skilled and adaptable leader, ready to bring innovation to the governor’s media team.