In his first major appointment coming hours after his inauguration yesterday as the fifth elected governor of the state, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed veteran journalist, Mr. Festus Ighoteguonor Ahon as his Chief Press Secretary, CPS.
A letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Government House Administration, E. Ogidi-Gbegbaje on Monday, said the appointment was with immediate effect.
The letter read: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that His Excellency, Rt. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Mr. Festus Ighoteguonor Ahon as the Chief Press Secretary of the Governor of the State
“Until his appointment, Mr. Ahon was the state Correspondent of the Vanguard Newspapers and National Ex-Officio of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ.”
Ahon, who is a knight of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) was for several years a correspondent of the Vanguard in Ughelli where he also hails from.
The appointment is already being hailed among media practitioners as a welcome development and a round peg in a round hole because of Ahon’s vast experience covering the state.
Ahon takes over from Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, a senior editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) before his appointment by former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
Ahon, is a graduate of Mass Communication
