Obaseki sets stage for handover, establishes transition committee

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has taken a proactive step towards a smooth handover of power, inaugurating a 20-member transition committee four months ahead of the end of his administration.

Obaseki inaugurated the committee at the EXCO Chambers, in Government House, Benin City, with some members of the committee joining virtually.

The governor said, “Today is the 11th of July, 2024 and it will mark exactly four months to the day I will hand over government to the next elected governor of Edo State. As it’s global best practice, I am putting together a transition team that would have the responsibility to document the achievement of this administration in the last eight years.

“The team will look and retrieve all documents and all other materials relating to policy decisions that have been taken by this administration in every area of government and governance over the last seven years and put the same in a structured order in a data room. I believe that most of these materials have almost been digitised.

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“A proper digital and regular data room would be created where all documents related to every activity, contract, EXCO decision, presentation, and policy paper in every area will be retrieved, documented, and chronicled as it will serve as institutional memory for the next and subsequent administrations.”

The committee, chaired by former Finance Commissioner Joseph Eboigbe, is tasked with documenting the achievements of the current administration over the past eight years. This documentation is crucial for ensuring continuity in ongoing projects and facilitating a clear understanding of the state’s financial and operational landscape for the incoming leadership.

Obaseki’s move to establish a transition committee early is noteworthy. It demonstrates an intention to prioritize a seamless transition, potentially avoiding last-minute hurdles that can disrupt governance.

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