Benin City, Edo State – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has approved the six new appointments.
The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, said all the appointments will take effect from November 15, 2024.
This is coming after Okpebholo appointed Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff to drive reforms in Edo State. Audu was former Etsako West local government Chairman and a member of the Edo state house of assembly,
The appointment is part of Governor Okpebholo’s efforts to enhance governance and continue the state’s development agenda.
Ikhilor disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, November 15 via the state X handle (formrly known as Twitter) @EdoStateGovt
He said Governor Okpebholo is committed to selecting experienced professionals to advance the state’s development agenda.
Newly appointed officials:
Okobor has over 25 years in the banking sector, including roles at Standard Trust and United Bank for Africa (UBA). He currently oversees 15 UBA business offices as a Regional Manager.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Okpebholo sacked Godwin Obaseki’s political appointees with immediate effect.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governor dissolved executives of all boards in the state and relieved permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s public service.
Okpebholo directed all affected appointees to hand over government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their offices
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
