The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) congratulates Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, praising his professionalism and media experience

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.

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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, highlighting Dr. Ebojele’s professionalism, integrity, and long-standing contribution to media practice in Nigeria.

The goodwill 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.

“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 by SDNON Welfare Secretary Iyabo Aina, alongside publishers Precious Eze, Victor Osehobo, and Adebisi, who conveyed the goodwill message on behalf of the association’s leadership and members.

Aina praised the historic nature of the appointment, noting 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 and pledged his readiness to work collaboratively with media practitioners to advance the interests of Governor Okpebholo and the state.