Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has announced the appointment of Friday Aghedo, his long-time media aide, as Chief Press Secretary.
The appointment was confirmed in a letter issued by Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, and is set to take effect from December 2, 2024.
Ikhilor noted, “The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has appointed Friday Aghedo as his Chief Press Secretary. The appointment takes effect from December 2, 2024.”
Aghedo brings a wealth of experience in media relations and leadership, having worked closely with the Deputy Governor since 2019.
During that period, he served in the same capacity when Idahosa represented Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Their professional relationship has since continued with Idahosa’s transition to Deputy Governor.
Aghedo has also held other notable positions, including Press Secretary to the Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Area, Destiny Enabulele.
Additionally, he served as Deputy Director of the New Media Committee for the All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council, contributing significantly to Governor Monday Okpbebholo’s electoral success.
An alumnus of the University of Benin, Aghedo holds a BSc (Ed) in Political Science and Public Administration.
Beyond his professional duties, he is a blogger and publisher of infopowerng.com.
