Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Thursday, swore-in 18 commissioners.
He, however, told them that there was no
room for corruption in his administration and tasked them to come up with innovative solutions to developing all sectors of the state.
Addressing the commissioner,s consisting 15
males and 3 females at Edo State Government
House in Benin City, the governor stressed
that their appointments indicated a call to service, and not an avenue to make money or accumulate wealth.
Governor Obaseki explained that their various
local government councils nominated the
commissioners, and they should live up to the
confidence reposed on them.
"We expect that you live above board; your
confirmation by the Edo House of Assembly
goes to show that you were found worthy to
serve the state.
"This is the time to build institutions; it is not
a time to think about self, but to work for the
common good of the people. Bring your experiences to bear and threat staff with respect and follow laid down rules," he said.
The governor urged the commissioners to
work towards increasing internally generated
revenue in the state, while also tasking them
on loyalty, accountability and inculcation of
the ICT initiative of the present administration.
Speaking on behalf of the commissioners, Mr
Osagie Inegbedion, who appreciated the
governor for the opportunity given them to serve, affirmed that they were committed to serve.
The sworn in commissioners are;
Hon. Yekini Idaiye (Akoko Edo), Hon. Ohonbamu
Paul (Egor), Bar. E. Agbale (Esan Central), Barr.
Emmanuel Usoh (Esan North-East), Magdalene
Ohenhen (Esan South-East).and Amiolemen
Osahon (Esan West).
Others are Hon. Joseph Ughioke (Etsako
Central), Mr Mika Amonokha (Etsako East), Mrs.
Mariam Abubakar (Etsako West), Osagie
Inegbedion (Igueben), Erimona Oye (Ikpoba-
Okha) Prof. Yinka Omoregbe (Oredo)
Also sworn-in are Mr Osaze Osemwegie-Ero
(Orhionmwon), Hon. Monday Osaigbovo (Ovia
North-East), Dr. Christopher Adesotu (Ovia
South-West), Hon. Jimoh Ijegbai (Owan East),
Hon. Okun Reginald (Owan West) and Dr David
Osifo (Uhunmwode).
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