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Ethiope East Local Government Council, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, inaugurated the Ethiope East Local Government Task Force Committee on Billboards at the Council Secretariat in Isiokolo.

The inauguration forms part of the Council's commitment to ensuring proper regulation, safety, environmental aesthetics, and effective management of billboard installations across the Local Government Area.

Members of the committee are charged to carry out their responsibilities with diligence, transparency, and professionalism. The committee is urges to ensure that all billboard structures within the Local Government comply with approved standards and safety regulations in order to safeguard lives and property.

he committee has been mandated to oversee the control, monitoring, safety compliance, and management of billboard installations throughout Ethiope East Local Government Area.

The members of the Task Force Committee are:

Chief Godfrey Oritsedere
Agbure Charles
Okogu Daniel
Eyitemi Joshua
Obaghweme Avweruosuo
Okiemute Tojo
Akpata Emudiaga Shedrack
Egbe Emmanuel
Akarue Daniel
Akpoguma Augustine
Akpoguma Samuel
Utake Oke Innocent
Emese Okiemute

The Council expressed confidence in the ability of the committee members to discharge their duties effectively and contribute towards maintaining orderliness, and environmental beautification within Ethiope East Local Government Area.

The Executive Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Augustine Ogedegbe, JP, on Monday, June 8, 2026, received the newly posted Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Isiokolo Divisional Police Headquarters, CSP Iziokhai Tunde Ambrose, during a courtesy visit to his office in Isiokolo.

Welcoming the new DPO, Hon. Ogedegbe congratulated CSP Ambrose on his posting to Ethiope East Local Government Area and assured him of the council’s commitment to fostering a strong working relationship with the Nigeria Police Force. He reiterated the administration’s readiness to provide the necessary support to security agencies in their efforts to maintain peace and security across the local government area.

The Chairman emphasized that peace and security remain essential ingredients for sustainable development and economic progress. He noted that his administration places a high premium on the protection of lives and property and will continue to collaborate closely with all security agencies to ensure a safe and conducive environment for residents.

In his response, CSP Iziokhai Tunde Ambrose expressed appreciation to the Executive Chairman for the warm reception and the council’s demonstrated commitment to security matters. He pledged to work harmoniously with the local government, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to sustain peace, uphold law and order, and enhance the safety of lives and property throughout Ethiope East.