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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