The newly sworn in Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sacked all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state public service and other political appointees in the state.
The Governor also approved the dissolution of executives of all boards, agencies and parastatals in Edo State Public Service with immediate effect.
This was revealed in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Wednesday.
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The affected appointees, according to the statement are to handover all government property in their possession to the most senior public officers in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.
Okpebholo, was sworn in on Tuesday, having won the September 21 governorship election in the state.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
