Governor Adams Oshiomhole |
Edo
State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has terminated the appointment of four
commissioners in the State Executive Council.
According
to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and
Public Affairs, Prince Kassim Afegbua, on Wednesday, those affected included
the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Chief Lucky
James; and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Blessing Maigida.
Others
are the Commissioner for Basic Education, Mr. Patrick Aguinede; and the
Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources, Mr. Chris Ebare.
Oshiomhole,
who did not give any reason for the termination of his former cabinet members,
however, noted that his action was “in line with government’s commitment to
strengthen the system towards optimal performance.”
The
governor said their disengagement from his cabinet was with immediate effect
and also directed them to handover all government property in their possession
to the permanent secretaries in their respective ministries.
“The
Comrade Governor expresses his appreciation to the former commissioners for
their services to the state and wishes them well in their future endeavours,”
the statement added.
Source: Punch Newspaper
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