Gov Okpebholo suspends recruitment into State civil
service - Orders review of employments executed since May 2024
Accuses heads of MDAs of ongoing clandestine
recruitment
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has
approved the suspension of recruitment into the State’s civil service until
further notice.
The Governor has also ordered for a comprehensive
review of all recruitment exercises carried out by the Godwin Obaseki-led
administration between May-November 2024.
In a communication notice signed by the Secretary to
State Government (SSG), Musa Umar Ikhilor on Friday, the Governor accused heads
of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of carrying out
clandestine recruitment exercises into the State’s civil service.
The notice read: “The Governor of Edo State, His
Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo 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 of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo
has directed the immediate suspension of all employment processes as well as
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.”
Signed:
Fred Itua,
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