Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has disbanded the executive boards, agencies, and parastatals within the state’s public service.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor confirmed that the dissolution took immediate effect.
Governor Okpebholo also instructed all affected appointees to promptly hand over any government property in their possession to the most senior public officer within their respective ministries, departments, and agencies.
The statement read, “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of the executives of all boards, agencies, and parastatals in the 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.”