BENIN CITY: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the immediate suspension of his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere for unauthorized fundraising.
According to a Government Notice dated July 28 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government SSG, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., the suspension comes after Isere was found to have engaged in unauthorized fundraising for a proposed Oil and Gas Summit, using the name of the Edo State Government.
The summit, which was scheduled to take place in Benin City on Thursday, August 7, 2025, has also been suspended by the Governor.
In addition to his suspension, Felix Osemwengie Isere has been directed to refund all monies collected from various donors.
The government has also advised potential donors to cease all dealings with the suspended appointee.
