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About Hon (Dr) Felix Akhabue JP

Hon. (Dr.) Felix Ehiguese Akhabue aka JOEFEL is a relentless man that has a clear vision for infrastructure and economic development, which he displays in his leadership position. He also possess a good project management skill.

In the administration of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State; Hon.(Dr.) Felix Akhabue is currently serving as the Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development,he has also served as the Honourable Commissioner for Water resources (April- Sept,2026) and Honourable Commissioner for Works ( October 2025 – April 2026

Hon. Akhabue has held many positions like;the Executive Chairman of Esan West Local Government Council,National President of ALGON,President, United Cities and Local Governments of West Africa, and vice President, United Cities and Local Governments of Africa,the First Vice President, World Conference of Mayors, and lots more.His leadership recorded unprecedented development in Infrastructure and human capital.

joefel agenda for edo state

As Commissioner Under Gov.Monday Okpebholo Administration.

Rural Infrastructure Development

To give focus on improving accessibility to remote communities through better road networks and infrastructural development.

Transparency & Accountabilty

To have an open and transparent procurement processes, monitoring of projects.

Modern Infrastructure

To Adopt modern construction technology and sustainable infrastructure.

Road Maintenance & Development

To carry out durable construction of new strategic roads to open rural and urban areas,to establish a regular road maintenance program,

RECENT PROJECTS

In the first tenure of Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration; over 400km of Edo roads and different projects are being given maximum attention by the State Government.

Values

TRUST

Joefel has proven to be trustworthy from his past record in the political positions.

TRANSPARENCY

His office will be transparent to the people

ACCOUNTABILITY

He will be accountable in the management of the state’resources

BETTER SERVICES

He will deliver excellent and quality projects

Joefel is Experienced

He has unique qualities that has made him succeed in the positions he has served:

COMPETENCY

100%

HUMILITY

100%

CAPABLE

100%

DYNAMIC

100%

INTEGRITY

100%

INNOVATIVE

100%

DISCIPLINED

100%

Hon (Dr) Felix Notable Awards

Merit Award

Edo Man of the Year by Edo Icons Award 2023

Merit Award

Merit Media Network Award for Who is Who in Nigeria, 2004.

Award of Excellency

Contribution towards the Development and Empowerment of Nigerian students and Youths By NANS, 2005

Award of Excellency

Diamond Award for Professional Excellence for Being an Embodiments of Discipline, Courage,Steadfastness, Hardwork, Integrity, and Foresight, 2005.

Merit Award

Development in Nigeria Merit Award for Hotel Services Category, 2006.

Award of Excellency

Centinary Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contribution to the Growth and Development of Christianity in Esanland By the Esan Diocese of Anglican Communion, 2008.and lots more.....

SUPPORT JOEFEL

To Build well,Maintain always and serve the people in line with the vision of the State Government