Oshiomhole
Oshiomhole kicked against son’s nomination as Health Commissioner – Edo Deputy Gov
Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, disclosed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole was against his son, Cyril Oshiomhole, being appointed as the Edo State Commissioner for Health.
Idahosa spoke during a Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily, on Wednesday.
Idahosa said Cyril is a seasoned medical doctor who has the capabilities to chair the Ministry of Health, and as such should not be denied such a privilege.
According to the deputy governor, “Senator Adams Oshiomhole is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his son, like any other individual, has his destiny.”
Indeed, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, after his inauguration as the governor of the state, appointed Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health.
Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole’s academic journey began at St. Anne’s Primary School, followed by Command Secondary School, where. He later pursued higher education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS).
Oshiomhole enrolled at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA. where he obtained a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH, majoring in Environmental Health, Toxicology, and Disaster Management).
His academic pursuits continued at Harvard University, Boston, where he underwent postgraduate training in Clinical Research and at Queen Mary University, London, where he studied Gastroenterology.
In the same vein, the governor nominated Ikhilor, a Business, Corporate Legal Practitional and social worker, who serves as the Managing Partner of Springfield Legal Consult and as the Executive Director & Board of Trustees member of Amana Legacy Foundation. In addition to these roles, he also provides consultancy services to several private and public sector entities. He is married with children.
Also, Dr. Samson Osagie, the nominee for State Attorney-General, is a private legal practitioner having been called to the Nigerian Bar on March 22nd, 1995.
He is also vice president of the African Bar Association (West African Region).
Born on November 11, 1967, Dr. Osagie hails from Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State.
He was a two-term member of the Edo State House of Assembly and also the House of Representatives where he rose to the position of the Minority Whip.
He has been involved in intensive Legal practice across Nigeria and the African continent.
He holds a first degree in Law from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, a qualifying Certificate for Law practice from the Nigerian Law School, a triple Master’s degree in Law, Public Administration and International Relations. He also bagged a Doctorate Degree in Political Economy and Development Studies.
He has been a Legal Adviser, Solicitor, and Consultant to many Corporate Organizations and development partners.