Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved a major recruitment drive to employ youths into the Edo State Civil Service as part of his administration’s strategy to tackle unemployment and accelerate development across the state.
The Governor made the announcement at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, ahead of the August 16, 2025 Edo Central Senatorial by-election. He said the initiative reflects his commitment to creating opportunities for young people and delivering tangible development projects.
“If I do not develop my home, no one else will develop it,” Okpebholo declared, listing ongoing projects in Edo Central, including the construction of an ultra-modern market in Irrua, the dualization of the Ekpoma–Ubiaja Road, and the extension of a 33kV power line to improve electricity supply.
He also highlighted his contributions as a senator, particularly his role in facilitating the ongoing reconstruction of the Benin–Auchi–Okene Road with the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he urged the people to support for re-election in 2027.
Okpebholo further directed the Commissioner for Education to begin renovating Eguare-Ugbegun Primary School in Ward 10 and expressed gratitude to the people of Irrua for their loyalty during his past electoral contests, commending them for resisting electoral malpractice.
He disclosed that the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Musa Ikhilor, has been tasked with driving the recruitment process, assuring that “massively employing our young people” remains a top priority.
The rally, part of the APC’s mobilisation ahead of the by-election, was attended by senior party figures, including General Cecil Isekhaigbe (rtd.), APC State Deputy Chairman Sylvester Aigboboh, and senatorial candidate Hon. Joseph Ikpea.
