The Edo State government has announced the dissolution of all commissions within the state’s public service.
Umar Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government, made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin City, the state capital.
Ikhilor called on all chairpersons and members of the affected commissions to promptly hand over any government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their respective commissions.
The statement clarified that the dissolution affects various commissions, including the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, the Civil Service Commission, the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, the Edo State Forestry Commission, the House of Assembly Service Commission, the State Audit Service Commission, and the Judicial Service Commission.
The dissolution is effective immediately, and the affected officials have been instructed to ensure a smooth handover process.
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.
“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.”
