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Wednesday, 13 November 2024 13:48

Gov Okpebholo Sacks Permanent Secretaries Appointed Outside Civil Service, Dissolves State Boards

Gov Okpebholo Sacks Permanent Secretaries Appointed Outside Civil Service, Dissolves State Boards

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the dissolution of all executive boards within state agencies and parastatals, alongside the dismissal of permanent secretaries appointed from outside the Edo State Civil Service.

The news was shared on Wednesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, who issued a statement in Benin City confirming that the changes take effect immediately.

 

Governor Okpebholo directed all affected officials to return any government property in their possession to the most senior civil service officer within their respective ministries, departments, or agencies.

The statement partly read: “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.”

Meanwhile, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced an indefinite suspension of all state revenue collections, especially in motor parks and other designated areas, until further notice.

Also, the Governor instructed the State Commissioner of Police to apprehend any individuals who violate this directive.

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