EDO GOVT: ‘Yakson’ Makes Additional List of Commissioner-Nominees in Edo State

By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted 1st August, 2025

There is palpable excitement in the Auchi Sacred Kingdom following the inclusion of Honourable Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, popularly known as ‘Yakson’, in the newly released list of commissioner-nominees approved by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

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The latest list, which features four nominees, was unveiled in an official statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., and dated August 1, 2025.

The newly nominated commissioners are:

Hon. (Barr.) Nosa T. Adams,
Hon. Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, JP,
Hon. (Dr.) Felix Ehiguese Akhabue and
Engr. Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa.

Hon. Yakubu Musa, aka ‘Yakson’

A brief profile of the nominees are:

HON. YAKUBU OSHIORENUA MUSA, JP:

Musa is a renowned politician, philanthropist, Rotarian, agricultural scientist, and business consultant. A Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC–Nigeria), he previously served as Executive Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area. He has also been honoured as an Eminent Peace Ambassador by the International Association of World Peace Advocates and is actively involved in the Rotary Club of Auchi Metro and other professional institutes. ‘Yakson’ holds the traditional title of the Uloko of Auchi Sacred Kingdom.

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HON. (BARR.) NOSA T. ADAMS:

A distinguished legal practitioner and political activist, Adams holds qualifications in law and human resource management. He has held several leadership positions including Chairman of Egor Local Government Council, Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor, and General Manager of Edo State Rubber Estates. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and currently serves as the Principal Partner at Nosa Adams & Co.

HON. (DR.) FELIX EHIGUESE AKHABUE:

Akhabue is a chartered accountant, businessman, political leader, and former Executive Chairman of Esan West Local Government Council. He rose to become the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and has held key positions in international organisations, including Vice President of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA) and Board Member of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF).

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ENGR. PROF. OMORODION IGNATIUS IKPONMWOSA:

An academic and expert in Industrial and Production Engineering, Prof. Ikponmwosa is a seasoned educator and researcher in automation and control systems. He is a member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC).

According to statement by the SSG, the nominations would be transmitted to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.

“The nomination of the aforementioned individuals will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation,” the statement by the SSG concluded.

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This latest announcement from Edo State government has sparked celebration in various quarters, particularly in Auchi, where Hon. Musa is widely respected for his grassroots influence and commitment to community development.