Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Engineer Dr. Obokhai Asikhia, as the Provost of the Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi.

The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, who confirmed this in a statement, said the appointment takes effect from the 1st of July, 2023.

Other principal staff of the institution whose appointments were approved include Monday Ighodaro Owie as Acting Registrar; Famous Osariemen Odigie as Deputy Bursar and Head of Bursary, and Edward Omorogbee Eguavoen as College Librarian.

Until his appointment, Engr. Dr. Asikhia was Deputy Rector (Academics) and a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, Edo State.