The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has authorized the dissolution of all state commissions, including the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor (Esq), other commissions affected by the dissolution include the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, the Civil Service Commission, the Edo State Forestry Commission, the House of Assembly Service Commission, the State Audit Service Commission, and the Judicial Service Commission.
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It said “It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of all Commissions in Edo State Government Public Service with immediate effect.
“For purpose of emphasis, the Commissions include the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, the Civil Service Commission, Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, Edo State Forestry Commission, the House of Assembly Service Commission, the State Audit Service Commission and the Judicial Service Commission.”
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All chairpersons and members of the affected commissions have been instructed to surrender all government property in their possession to the highest-ranking public officer within their respective commissions.
The governor has also approved the immediate nomination of members to the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC). The appointees are as follows:
(i) Francis Osaretin Osabuohien – Chairman
(ii) Felix Osazee – Member
(iii) Linda Aliyu Omonzele – Member
(iv) Princess (Mrs.) Ikuoyemwen Ewuare-Aimiuwu – Member
(v) Edosomwan Kelvin Iredia – Member
(vi) Stanley Odidi – Member
(vii) Tony Osazuwa – Member
In addition, the governor has approved the appointment of members to the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). The nominees are:
(i) Jonathan Aifuobhokhan – Chairman
(ii) Asein Ojo Victor – Member
(iii) Ighomo Egharevba Thomas – Member
(iv) Imafidon Hope Osarodion – Member
(v) Dr. Suleman Ovuehor Ikhuoria – Member
(vi) Hon. Anthony Aikpoghome – Member
(vii) Umoru Habib Frank – Member
(viii) Aremiyau Aligamhe Momoh – Member
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