Fred Itua
Fred Itua is the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. He plays a crucial role in communicating the government's policies and positions, including recent allegations of financial mismanagement during the previous administration. Itua’s statements have been pivotal in framing the narrative surrounding the investigation into the alleged N96 billion fraud.
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In a statement on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preserving the state’s rich cultural heritage.
Okpebholo to revive teaching of Edo languages in schools
Nigeria· 2025-10-16
Fred Itua is the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor who communicated the details of the operation.
9 Suspected Cultists Arrested in Edo State RaidNigeria· 2025-09-04
Okpebholo’s condolence is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.
Gov Okpebholo Mourns Former IGP Arase's PassingNigeria· 2025-08-31
The move, according to a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, is a strategic initiative by the office of the Principal Security Officer to the governor.
Edo Governor Unveils Squad to Fight Kidnappers, CultistsNigeria· 2025-07-13
The statement made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, conveyed Okpebholo's views on the judgment.
Ighodalo Challenges Supreme Court RulingNigeria· 2025-07-11
Fred Itua released the statement from the meeting as the Chief Press Secretary to Edo governor.
APC Governors Back Tinubu PoliciesNigeria· 2025-06-28
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor said the initiative underscored his pragmatic approach to governance.
Edo Flooding: Okpebholo Seeks SolutionsNigeria· 2025-06-18In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Friday, Okpebholo urged Muslims to reflect on the core lessons of the celebration.
Sallah: Okpebholo calls for peace, unityNigeria· 2025-06-06The offer was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.
Edo gov offers cultists amnestyNigeria· 2025-05-29The statement was signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.
Okpebholo suspends monarch over kidnappingsNigeria· 2025-04-22
Fred Itua is the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and responded to the PDP's press release.
Edo, PDP trade words over Tinubu 2027 campaignNigeria· 2025-04-15
Fred Itua is the Chief Press Secretary to the governor who made the statement about the gratuity payments.
Edo begins gratuity payments after 12-year delayNigeria· 2025-04-07Fred Itua stated that Governor Monday Okpehbolo is working hard to address security challenges.
Relatives, fellow hunters of lynched travellers threaten revengeNigeria· 2025-04-05
Fred Itua is the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpehbolo.
Tension in Edo as DSS arrests principal suspectsNigeria· 2025-04-02
Fred Itua, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, disclosed that some of the victims hailed from Bankure Local Government Area of Kano State.
Gov demands public parade, 14 suspects moved to AbujaNigeria· 2025-04-01
In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, some of the victims hail from Bankure Local Government Area of Kano State.
Okpehbolo visits victims' families in KanoNigeria· 2025-03-31
Fred Itua is the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Okpebholo distances self from S-South govs’ stance on Rivers emergency ruleNigeria· 2025-03-20Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, announced this in a statement on Wednesday.
Edo gov fixes neglected Benin-Iruekpen ExpresswayNigeria· 2025-03-19
Fred Itua dismissed the PDP's claims about security in Edo as reckless and misleading.
Edo, PDP clash over claims of rising kidnappings, violenceNigeria· 2025-03-03
The governor stated this on Saturday in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.
Pray for peace, Okpebholo urges MuslimsNigeria· 2025-03-01Fred Itua is the Chief Press Secretary to the governor who issued a statement on the violence.
Okpebholo cries for protection as 24 killed in Edo violence – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua said the government of the state will not tolerate any form of violence.
Okpehbolo slams Edo attack, orders more security deploymentNigeria· 2025-02-25Fred Itua stated that the governor has significantly reduced cult-related activities and killings in Edo State.
Respite in Edo as govt’s crackdown forces down cultism, killings – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-18
The findings were disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.
Edo to petition EFCC as panel alleges N96bn fraud under Obaseki – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-17
