By Ayo Kehinde
Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the dissolution of Executives of all Boards, Agencies, and Parastatals in the state public service with immediate effect.
Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, announced the dissolution in a statement on Wednesday.
The governor also sacked all political appointees including permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s public service.
According to the statement, “It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, 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 hand over all Government properties in their possession to the most senior Public Officer in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.”