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Edo state Gov Monday Okpebholo
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, on Friday suspended recruitment into the state’s Civil Service until further notice.
The governor also ordered review of all recruitments carried out by former Gov. Godwin Obaseki between May and November 2024.
A statement by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), MusaIkhilor, accused heads of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of carrying out clandestine recruitments into the state’s Civil Service.
“The governor is in receipt of report of the clandestine activities being perpetuated by some Commissions, Boards, Parastatals and Agencies of government in the state.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that these bodies have continued to issue back dated letters of employment to their cronies without due process.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this administration believes in the principle of fairness and equity, which expects that all employment exercise should be merit based, competitive and accessible to all Edo indigenes.
“In light of the foregoing and in order to arrest this ugly trend, the governor has directed the immediate suspension of all employment processes.
“He also ordered the review of all appointments carried out since May, 2024 by Commissions, Boards, Parastatals and Agencies of Government.
“Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies are to note and comply with the above directive,” the statement said. (NAN)
