Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle, redeploying four commissioners to new ministries.

The development marks the second cabinet reshuffle undertaken by the governor since he assumed office.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor, said the changes were aimed at strengthening governance, improving service delivery and enhancing efficiency in the administration of the state.

Under the new arrangement, Felix Ehiguese Akhabue, formerly Commissioner for Water Resources, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Barrister Vincent Osas Uwadiae, who previously headed the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has been moved to the Ministry of Water Resources.

Andrew Momodu has also been redeployed from the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to the Ministry of Oil and Gas Resources.

Similarly, Professor Omorodion Ikponmwosa, who previously served as Commissioner for Oil and Gas Resources, has been moved to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.

Ikhilor said the redeployments took immediate effect.He added that Governor Okpebholo had charged the affected commissioners to deploy their experience and expertise in their new portfolios and remain committed to the administration’s SHINE Agenda for the sustainable development of Edo State.