Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo has approved the dissolution of all commissions in the State public service with immediate effect.
Gatekeepers News reports that the development was announced in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.
Okpehbolo urged 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 read, “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 all Commissions in Edo State Government Public Service with immediate effect.
“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.”