Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has suspended Felix Osemwengie Isere, his special adviser on oil and gas, over alleged unauthorised fundraising for a proposed oil and gas summit in the state.
In a statement on Monday, Umar Ikhilor, secretary to the state government, said the governor also directed the immediate suspension of the summit scheduled to begin on August 7.
The Edo governor further ordered Isere to pay back all contributions obtained from donors.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered the suspension of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere from office, for unauthorized fund raising, using the name of Edo State Government for the proposed Oil and Gas Summit scheduled to hold in Benin City on Thursday 7th August, 2025,” the statement reads.
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“In view of the foregoing, the proposed Summit is hereby suspended and Felix Osemwengie Isere has been ordered to refund monies to the various donors.
“Prospective donors, are by this announcement, advised to desist from dealing with the suspended appointee.”
According to the summit website, the Edo oil and gas summit 2025 is a premier platform dedicated to harnessing the state’s natural gas potential, fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development for Nigeria’s energy transition.
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The platform is said to be powered by the Edo government in partnership with Gas Aggregator Company Nigeria, bringing together regulators, investors, exhibitors, and host community stakeholders.
