The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Vivian Elabor as the Director General, Edo State Tourism Agency.
Mrs. Elabor is a distinguished professional with over 20 years of experience in media, community engagement, and public relations. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Mass Communication from the London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, and diplomas in Theatre Arts and Healthcare Management.
She has served in diverse capacities across the United Kingdom, including Head of Production and Presenter at BEN Television, London, where she produced impactful programs promoting African culture and excellence. She has also worked extensively in housing management and rehabilitation services, supporting vulnerable populations through leadership roles at Change Grow Live (CGL) and Clear Springs–Ready Homes.
As a Board Member of the Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Support Fund, Mrs. Elabor has demonstrated commitment to humanitarian causes and national development.
Her appointment reflects the Administration’s resolve to reposition Edo State’s tourism and creative economy sector as a driver of economic diversification, cultural renaissance, and youth empowerment.
According to the Secretary to the Edo State government, Umar Musa Bachelor, the appointment takes immediate effect.