Edo governor sacks high ranking state govt official, appoints caretaker boss

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of New Edo Line Transport Services Ltd, Tinyan Otuomagie, has been sacked.

Edo State Commissioner for Transport, Saturday Idehen, disclosed the development in a statement on Thursday.

Idehen said Smart Aigbodion, General Manager for Maintenance at the company, has been appointed Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer pending the appointment of a substantive head.

He said Governor Monday Okpebholo directed that Otuomagie be redeployed to the ministry of information for other assignments as may be determined.

In July 2025, Okpebholo commissioned the New Edo Line which was officially flagged of by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

Okpebholo said at the occassion: “The New Edo Line is more than just a fleet of luxury buses, it is a clear signal that Edo is moving forward. It addresses the needs of our people — students, traders, workers, and travelers — by restoring safety, order, and pride in public transport.

“I am grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose unwavering support continues to drive growth and development across Edo through the renewed hope agenda.

We are already seeing results, and I assure him today: Edo will stand with him in 2027. Leadership is not about noise. It is about service, discipline, and delivery.

“In just a few months, we have stayed focused, resisted distractions, and remained committed to changing the lives of our people for good. Welcome to the revolution of Luxury transport in Nigeria.”