Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Mr. Felix Osemwengie Isere, for unauthorised fund raising.
Isere was alleged to have used the name of the Edo State Government to raise money for the proposed Oil and Gas Summit scheduled to hold on August 7th, 2025, in Benin City.
In a statement by Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor, Governor Okpebholo suspended the proposed Summit and ordered Isere to refund monies to the various donors.
“Prospective donors, are by this announcement, advised to desist from dealing with the suspended appointee,” the statement reads.
