Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the establishment of the Ecological Funding and Management Commission to serve as a legal and institutional framework for promoting sustainable environmental management in Edo State.
Gatekeepers News reports that this landmark initiative, as announced in a statement signed by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, is designed to ensure transparent and accountable mobilization and utilization of ecological resources, strengthen coordination among stakeholders, align State actions with national and international environmental commitments, and contribute to ecological sustainability, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and environmental justice.
The Governor has also approved the appointment of the following individuals to pioneer the affairs of the Commission:
1. Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, Esq. – Executive Chairman
2. Felix Ibhade – Executive Director (Projects)
3. Ivie Uwaifo – Executive Director (Administration)
4. Khadijat Yusuf – Executive Director (Finance)
The names of the above-nominated individuals will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
This decisive step reflects the Government’s commitment to safeguarding the environment for present and future generations while positioning Edo State as a leader in climate action and sustainable development.
