The newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Sunday Okpebholo, has announced the dissolution of all executive boards in the state.
A statement from his Chief Press Secretary on Wednesday confirmed that the governor has also dismissed all political appointees. Additionally, permanent secretaries who were appointed from outside the state’s public service have been relieved of their duties.
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“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 Executives of all Boards, Agencies and Parastatals in Edo State Public Service with immediate effect.
“In addition, all Permanent Secretaries appointed from outside the State Public/Civil Service and all Political Appointees are hereby relieved of their appointments.
“Accordingly, all affected appointees are to hand over all Government properties in their possession to the most senior Public Officer in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.”