Okpebholo Appoints Ilaboya Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Mobilization
The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Frank Areguame Ilaboya as Special Adviser to the Governor on Grassroots Sports Mobilization.
The appointment, contained in a letter dated October 9, 2026, with reference Our Ref. SGA. 15/Vol. XVIII/1116, takes effect from October 9, 2026.
The letter, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., stated that by the appointment, Ilaboya is entitled to draw all remunerations stipulated in the Political and Public Officers Emolument (Amendment) Law, 2023, which makes provision for the emolument of elected political appointees and public office holders.
Ilaboya, a veteran sports journalist and former Chairman of Owan West Local Government, former member of Edo State House of Assembly and former Chairman of the Edo State Football Association, is a well-known grassroots sports mobilizer. He is also the founder of the popular annual Ilaboya Football Competition in Edo North.
His appointment is seen as strategic for Governor Okpebholo’s plan to revive school sports and grassroots talent discovery across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.
The SSG congratulated him on the appointment.
