Edo govt dissolves public service commissions

The Edo State government has approved the dissolution of all commissions in the state public service.

The Secretary to the state government, Umar Ikhilor, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Benin city, the state capital.

Ikhilor encouraged all Chairmen and members of the commissions to handover all government properties in their possession to the most senior Public Officer in their Commission.

The statement reads: “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 all Commissions in Edo State Government Public Service with immediate effect.

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“For purpose of emphasis, the commissions include the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, the Civil Service Commission, Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, Edo State Forestry Commission, the House of Assembly Service Commission, the State Audit Service Commission and the Judicial Service Commission.

“Accordingly, all Chairmen and members of the Commissions are advised to handover all Government properties in their possession to the most senior Public Officer in their commission.”

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