The Edo State government has redeployed the Managing Director of the Edo State Broadcasting Service (EBS), Mr Suleiman Aledeh, to the newly formed Edo State Orientation Agency.

Following the announcement, the State government appointed the State Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Chairman, Festus Alenhke, as the Acting MD.

A press statement signed by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, and made available to newsmen on Saturday, said the governor’s decision forms part of ongoing administrative adjustments designed to optimise resource management and strengthen institutional capacity across critical sectors of the state’s administration

The statement said, “The Edo State government wishes to inform the general public that the State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the redeployment of the Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Mr Suleiman Aladeh, to the Edo State Orientation Agency, where he will serve as pioneer Director General with immediate effect.

“In his stead, Mr Festus Alenkhe is hereby appointed Acting Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service to oversee the operations of the station pending the deployment of a substantive Managing Director.”

The government said the redeployment reflects Aledeh’s expertise and capacity.

“The redeployment reflects the government’s recognition of Mr Aledeh’s professional expertise and capacity to advance the mandate of the Orientation Agency—an institution critical to civic engagement, values promotion, and public communication strategy across Edo State.

“During his tenure at EBS, Mr Aledeh demonstrated considerable dedication to public service broadcasting and institutional development.

“The state government commends him for his outstanding contributions to the broadcasting sector and wishes him continued success in his new assignment.

“Mr Alenkhe’s appointment as Acting Managing Director underscores Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to seamless operational continuity at the Edo Broadcasting Service.

“He is expected to maintain the high standards of service delivery and professional broadcasting standards that define the station’s reputation.”