Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the immediate dissolution of all boards and parastatals in the state.
The governor also approved the sack of all Permanent Secretaries appointed outside the state civil service.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Fred Itua, the governor ordered all contractors handling road projects in the state, especially within the Benin City metropolis to immediately go back to site and fix all broken down portions of the roads.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of executives of all boards, agencies and parastatals in Edo State Public Service with immediate effect.
“In addition, all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state public/civil service and all political appointees are hereby relieved of their appointments
“Accordingly, all affected appointees are to hand over all government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.”
Earlier, Governor Opkebholo had announced the suspension of revenue collections in all motor parks in the state and also ordered the Edo State Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone that flouts the order.
In a separate statement issued by Fred Itua, the governor stated that a new system would be put in place that will create a seamless and accountable revenue process.
It read, “The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of the collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others, until further notice.
“The governor said he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward
“the collection of revenues in the state has been suspended indefinitely. Anyone seen collecting revenues on behalf of the state government will be arrested
“The Commissioner of Police is hereby ordered to arrest anyone who flouts the order and collects any kind of revenues on behalf of the state government.
“The governor will soon address the issues and concerns raised. He will issue new directives soon. Until then, no one is authorised to collect revenues on behalf of the state government.”
Governor Opkebholo on Wednesday embarked on an on-the spot-assessment of some roads in Benin City where he announced that his administration was in a hurry to fix the roads in the state, he reiterated that he had promised to go to work immediately he is sworn-in,
He said, “During the campaigns, I promised that I am going to hit the ground running. Today, I ordered contractors back to the sites. We have no time to waste
“We promised our people that we would fix and construct the roads. There is only one dry season in a year. This is the time to immediately move to sites and fix the roads.
“So, Edo people should expect good things to happen. We will fix our roads and ensure that our people enjoy the dividends of democracy.”