Okpebholo sacks boards of govt agencies in Edo

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday dissolved all boards of government agencies and parastatals in the state.

He also sacked all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state public/civil service and all other political appointees.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Wednesday.

Okpebholo said the dissolution of the affected officers was with immediate effect.

The governor’s action is coming barely 24 hours after his inauguration alongside his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday.

He asked the affected persons to hand over all government properties in their possession to themost senior public officer in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.

The statement reads in part: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, 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 other 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.”