Gov Okpebholo suspends Edo civil service recruitment

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the suspension of recruitment into the state’s civil service till further notice.

Governor Okpebholo who through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, on Friday, called for the immediate comprehensive review of all the recruitment carried out by immediate past administration between May to November 2024.

He accused heads of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of carrying out alleged clandestine recruitment exercises into the state’s civil service.

The statement read: “The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is in receipt of the 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 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.”

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