By Opeyemi Adelakun
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in Melody Omosah as the state’s first visually impaired permanent secretary, describing the appointment as a landmark step towards promoting inclusiveness in public service.
The governor administered the oath of office to Omosah alongside two commissioners, 19 other permanent secretaries and members of the Governing Council of the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology on Friday.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Okpebholo said Omosah’s appointment demonstrates his administration’s commitment to ensuring that competence, rather than disability, determines opportunities in government.
“This occasion marks a historic milestone as Mr Melody Omosah becomes the first visually impaired Permanent Secretary in Edo State, a testament to our unwavering belief that ability, competence and character—not disability—should define opportunity,” the governor said.
Okpebholo also announced the appointment of Martin Oli, a member of the Igbo community, as commissioner, saying the appointments reflected the administration’s commitment to inclusiveness and merit.
“These appointments reaffirm our commitment to building an inclusive government where merit, excellence and equal opportunity take precedence over ethnicity, background or personal connections,” he said.
The governor added that his administration would continue to provide opportunities for qualified individuals regardless of their background.
“A New Edo is one where everyone with the capacity to serve has a place at the table, and we will continue to open doors for all,” he added.
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