Under his leadership, criminals would not be permitted to escape punishment for murder or disturb the relative tranquility of the state, according to Governor Okpebholo.
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, pledged Monday to rid the state of criminals and bring complete peace back to the nation’s heartbeat.
Under his leadership, criminals would not be permitted to escape punishment for murder or disturb the relative tranquility of the state, according to Governor Okpebholo.
The governor spoke at the swearing-in ceremony for new appointments, which took place at Government House in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, according to a statement signed by Fred Itau, Okpebholo’s chief press secretary.
Emmanuel Okoebor stepped in as Commissioner for Finance, Paddy Iyamu, as Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and a retired Commissioner of Police, Friday Ibadin, as Coordinator, Edo Security Network.
At the event, which was held at the New Festival Hall, Governor Okpebholo charged them to use their positions to uplift the State.
Governor Okpebholo commended their hard work and dedication and urged them to reposition education, strengthen security, and enhance the treasury to develop Edo State and make it a better place for all.
“You know why you are here and the task ahead of you. You have to use your position to reposition Edo State. Edo should come first in all you do before your personal goals.
“In terms of Education, it was trust that enabled you get to that position, and I believe in your ability and capacity to deliver, and with hard work, I believe you will rebuild our educational system.
“You have been doing this with your personal money, but now is the time to use the resources of the State to move the education sector forward. When we say a new Edo is rising, this is the time to show it.
“I believe retired CP Ibadin is not a pushover in terms of securing Edo people. It is time to pursue criminals and send them out of our land.”
For the Finance commissioner, Governor Okpebholo mentioned that Okoebor is not a novice but experienced in the banking sector urging him to use that experience to salvage Edo State’s Treasury.
“You have been in the banking sector and have the experience. You know the job; we didn’t pick you from the streets. You need to bring the experience to bear to save our land and money so we can use the money to develop Edo State.”
The governor and the people of Edo State were reassured by the new finance commissioner, Okoebor, who spoke on behalf of others, that they are dedicated to helping him implement his five-point development program.
At its plenary meeting on Monday of last week, the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) approved the appointees following the acceptance of the report from its Committee on Rules and Business.
The Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa; the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Barr. Musa Ikhilor; Gani Audu, the Governor’s Chief of Staff; Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, the Edo State Head of Service (HOS); Permanent Secretaries, and several more were among the guests at the swearing-in.
