Henry J
As Edolites, we should commend Governor Monday Okpebholo for his bold and decisive leadership approach. His recent decision to suspend recruitment into the state’s civil service until further notice is an evidence to his commitment to fairness, equity, and transparency in governance.
The governor’s directive to review all recruitment exercises carried out by the previous administration between May and November 2024 is a step in the right direction. This move will help to ensure that all employment exercises are merit-based, competitive, and accessible to all Edo indigenes.
It is also noteworthy that Governor Okpebholo has accused heads of various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of carrying out clandestine recruitment exercises into the state’s civil service. This accusation highlights the need for his decisive action.
In a statement, former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s decision to give appointments just a few months before his departure from government raises questions about the motivations behind such actions.
It is important to review these appointments to ensure that they were made in the best interest of the state.
Governor Okpebholo’s leadership approach is a breath of fresh air, and we should support him in his efforts to restore transparency in our state’s civil service.
His commitment to fairness and equity is evident in his actions, and we should applaud him for taking bold steps to address the issues facing our state.
