Governor Monday Okpebholo has dissolved the boards of all state agencies, terminated political appointments, and dismissed specific high-ranking officials brought in from outside the state civil service.
A statement released by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, announced the changes on Friday.
The statement confirmed, “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 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 handover all government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.”
