{
  "id": 9286402,
  "title": "Okpebholo Appoints Iluore Finance Committee Member, Co-Director of Youth Mobilisation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/okpebholo-appoints-iluore-finance-committee-member-co-director-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T06:25:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/23/okpebholo-appoints-iluore-finance-committee-member-co-director-of-youth-mobilisation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has recently appointed Hon. Austin Iluore to two significant roles within the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council. Iluore has been appointed as a member of the Finance Committee and Co-Director of Youth Mobilisation. These appointments place him in a position where he will be responsible for key aspects of the campaign council's operations, including financial coordination and engagement with the youth constituency.\n\nIn his role on the Finance Committee, Iluore will collaborate with other committee members to support the council's financial planning, coordination, and related campaign activities. His expertise in financial matters will be crucial in ensuring the smooth execution of the campaign council's financial objectives.\n\nAs Co-Director of Youth Mobilisation, Iluore's responsibilities will be focused on engaging young people, coordinating youth groups, and fostering an environment that encourages increased youth participation in the political process. This role is vital as it aims to bridge the gap between the campaign council and the youth constituency, ultimately strengthening the party's reach and mobilisation efforts across Edo State.\n\nIluore has a proven track record in political and organisational activities within the state, with a specific interest in youth participation and grassroots mobilisation. In May, he made a call for eligible residents, particularly young people, to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration exercise and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards. He emphasized the importance of active citizen participation in the electoral process, recognizing the role young people play in shaping the political landscape.\n\nThe dual appointments of Iluore as a member of the Finance Committee and Co-Director of Youth Mobilisation reflect the Edo APC Campaign Council's focus on both effective organisational coordination and increased engagement with the youth constituency. This strategic move is expected to expand Iluore's responsibilities within the party's campaign structure as the council continues to strengthen its presence and mobilisation efforts in Edo State.",
  "summary": "Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Hon. Austin Iluore as a member of the Finance Committee and Co-Director of Youth Mobilisation of the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC)",
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}