Dr. Tony Ikpasaja Is Now MD Of EDOGIS

By Raphael Okhiria

Dr. Tony Ikpasaja, an ace journalist, infrastructure expert, politician, and university teacher, has been appointed the new Managing Director of the Edo Geographical Information Service (EDOGIS) by Governor Monday Okpebholo.

Ikpasaja who holds a PhD from the University of Abuja, specialises in infrastructure development and multinational agencies.

He started his journalism career in Vanguard newspaper and later joined Thisday. In 2003, he was appointed as Press Secretary to PDP BOT Chairman, late Chief Tony Anenih.

He was also a Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor of Edo state in 2007 and Special Assistant (Media) at the Federal Ministry of Works in 2011.

Ikpasaja is also a trained Data Analyst and worked at the Road Sector Development Team (RSDT); a World Bank/FG Collaborative Agency, from 2015 to 2021.

He was also a lecturer at the University of Abuja until last year and a member of the 2024 Transition Committee in Edo State.

Until his appointment, he was the Principal Private Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo. As a team player, he brings to table a wealth of experience from the media, ICT, and infrastructure development sector.

His hobbies include Lawn Tennis and Football. Ikpasaja is married to Mrs Kate Ikpasaja, and both have three lovely children.

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