# Edo State government leadership appointments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/edo-state-government-leadership-appointments > Updated: 2026-09-04T11:35:03.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has conducted a series of inaugurations and swearing-in ceremonies for various state leadership roles and government bodies. In late August, the Governor swore in new leadership for the Ecological Funding and Management Commission and the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission. During these ceremonies, Okpebholo emphasized the importance of rural electrification and policies designed to attract stakeholder investment. By early September, the administration expanded its appointments to include 18 local government chairmen and the inauguration of four government boards: the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, the Consumer Protection Committee, and the Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency. Addressing the local leaders, the Governor highlighted the increased autonomy of local governments and urged officials to prioritize community development and integrity while shunning corruption. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Edo State Governor Okpebholo swears in local chairmen and government boards Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has sworn in 18 local government chairmen and inaugurated four government boards, urging all appointees to prioritize grassroots development and integrity. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edo-state-governor-okpebholo-swears-in-local-chairmen-and-government-boards ### 2026-08-27: Edo State Governor Okpebholo swears in new commission leaders Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has sworn in new chairmen and members for the Ecological Funding and Management Commission and the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edo-state-governor-okpebholo-swears-in-new-commission-leaders --- Cite as: Edo State government leadership appointments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/edo-state-government-leadership-appointments