Gov Okpebholo reinstates sacked AAU staff

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, ordered the immediate reinstatement of staff of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma Edo State who were disengaged by the former administration in the state.

Recall that in March 2023, the Special Intervention Team (SIT), constituted by the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki, disengaged some staff of the University from service over their agitations for the payment of their outstanding salaries and other entitlements.

Governor Okpebholo who stated this through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. on Monday in Benin, said the reinstatement of the staff is a demonstration of his administration’s avoided commitment and adherence to the rule of law.

The statement read: “It is to be announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the immediate reinstatement of staff of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma who were unlawfully disengaged from the service of the Institution by the defunct Special Intervention Team (S.I.T.) in March 2023 under the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki.

“It would be recalled that the staff, who were members of the Academic Staff Union of the University, were unjustly relieved of their appointment following the agitation by the staff of the Institution for the payment of their outstanding salaries and other entitlements owed to them by the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki.

“The Government of Senator Monday Okpebholo believes in the principle of natural justice, equity and good conscience, and will therefore not fail to correct any seeming injustice meted out on citizens of Edo State.

“This reinstatement, therefore, is to demonstrate His Excellency’s avowed commitment and adherence to the rule of law in governance at all times.”

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