Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
This was disclosed in a statement by Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who noted that the appointment aims to support the governor’s efforts in implementing meaningful reforms across the state.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that the governor has approved the appointment of Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect,” the statement read.
Audu, born on Aug. 18, 1969, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He holds an HND in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from Auchi Polytechnic (1994), a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011), and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).
He served as the Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area from 2004 to 2010 and represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly between 2015 and 2023. Audu was also the deputy governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2020 Edo Governorship Election.
His appointment is expected to strengthen the governor’s administrative team as the state government pursues its reform agenda.
