SDNON Congratulates Dr. Patrick Ebojele On Appointment As Edo Governor’s Chief Press Secretary
Patrick Akhere Ebojele with SDNON.
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has congratulated Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD, on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
In a congratulatory letter and greeting card signed by SDNON President, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, and Secretary, Seunmanuel Faleye, the association described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Dr. Ebojele’s professionalism, integrity, and long-standing contribution to media practice in Nigeria.
The goodwill congratulatory message was delivered on Friday, January 30, during a reception organised by Friends of the CPS at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Benin City.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Ifetayo said the appointment reflects the confidence reposed in Dr. Ebojele’s ability to manage government communication effectively. “This appointment reflects the confidence reposed in Dr. Ebojele’s professional capacity, integrity, and proven ability to manage government communication effectively. We are confident he will discharge this responsibility with excellence and contribute meaningfully to the success of Governor Okpebholo’s administration,” he stated.
Dr. Ifetayo was represented at the occasion by the Welfare Secretary of the association, Iyabo Aina, alongside three publishers—Messrs. Precious Eze, Victor Osehobo, and Adebisi—who conveyed the goodwill message on behalf of SDNON leadership and members.
Speaking during the visit, Aina said SDNON was proud to associate with what she described as a historic appointment, adding that Dr. Ebojele’s wealth of experience in media practice would strengthen public communication and deepen transparency in Edo State governance. “SDNON remains fully committed to supporting his work and the broader communication goals of the Edo State Government,” she added.
Responding, Dr. Ebojele expressed appreciation to SDNON for their message of goodwill and pledged his readiness to work with all media practitioners in the interest of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the state government. He appealed for cooperation to achieve this objective.
