The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on
Wednesday, dissolved the state executive council ahead of his
inauguration for a second term in office.
The governor, who announced the dissolution at a valedictory
executive council session at the Government House in Benin City,
expressed appreciation to the outgoing council members for their
selfless service to the state.
Obaseki said: “Since I became governor, I didn’t sack any
commissioner, but rather they sacked me by resigning from my
cabinet. What is important in government are the core values of
truth, justice, and fairness.
“When elected to serve the people, let us truly serve the
people, as we will give account to God. I can’t claim success
alone, what I did was to create the opportunity for you to
serve.”
Obaseki urged former members of his cabinet to continue to work
and support his administration, adding, “You are all part of this
administration and architects of the new design for the growth and
development of the state.”
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In his remarks, the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip
Shaibu, commended the governor for his leadership style, adding
that all former members of the cabinet learnt from his political
ideology.
“You have shown that you are a good leader. I appeal to you to
continue with the good works. God has put you as the governor to
lead Edo to a greater height and we all will continue to support
you.”
Outgoing Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.,
commended the governor for his leadership style, adding that the
governor’s leadership style prompted the cabinet members to be
efficient and effective in service delivery.
On her part, the outgoing Commissioner for Social Development
and Gender Issues, Mrs. Maria Edeko, expressed appreciation to the
governor for giving them the opportunity to serve in his
cabinet.
