Edo Education Commissioner Resigns to Run for House of Reps Seat

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•Iyamu resigned as Edo State education commissioner on or before March 21, 2026.
•He officially declared his intention to run for a House of Representatives seat representing Edo State.
•The resignation was reported by multiple Nigerian news outlets including Punch and Vanguard on March 21 and 22, 2026.
•Iyamu previously served as a director of an Edo State agency before his role as education commissioner.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Iyamu wins the House of Representatives seat he will leave the Edo State executive branch, potentially leading to changes in education policy and administration in the state.

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🏛Edo State Government 🏛House of Representatives of Nigeria

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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Ex-Edo agency director declares for Reps seat AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Edo ex-education commissioner Iyamu declares for Reps seat AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Edo education commissioner resigns, declares interest in Reps seat AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Ex-commissioner declares for Reps seat in Edo

Edo State's former education commissioner, Iyamu, resigned from his position and declared his candidacy for a seat in Nigeria's House of Representatives. This move shifts a key government official into electoral politics, potentially affecting political dynamics in Edo State. It remains to be seen how Iyamu's campaign will influence education policy and local governance if he wins the seat.