A retired Commissioner of Police, Friday Ibadin, has been sworn-in as the Coordinator, Edo Security Network, amid high expectations from residents of Edo State.
Ibadin was sworn-in along with Emmanuel Okoebor who stepped in as Commissioner for Finance, while Paddy Iyamu, assumed duty as Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Monday.
The appointees were sworn-in at the new Festival Hall in Government House, Benin City, Edo State on Monday, Fred Itua,
Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor said in a statement where Okpebholo, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace in the Heartbeat of the Nation.
Addressing the newly appointed aides, the Governor charged them to use their positions to uplift the State.
He commended their hard work and dedication and urged them to reposition education, strengthen security, and enhance the treasury to develop Edo State and make it a better place for all.
“You know why you are here and the task ahead of you. You have to use your position to reposition Edo State. Edo should come first in all you do before your personal goals.
“In terms of Education, it was trust that enabled you get to that position, and I believe in your ability and capacity to deliver, and with hard work, I believe you will rebuild our educational system.
“You have been doing this with your personal money, but now is the time to use the resources of the State to move the education sector forward. When we say a new Edo is rising, this is the time to show it.
“I believe retired CP Ibadin is not a pushover in terms of securing Edo people. It is time to pursue criminals and send them out of our land”, he said.
For the Finance commissioner, Governor Okpebholo said Okoebor is not a novice but experienced in the banking sector urging him to use that experience to salvage Edo State’s Treasury.
“You have been in the banking sector and have the experience. You know the job, we didn’t pick you from the streets. You need to bring the experience to bear to save our land and money so we can use the money to develop Edo State”.
The new Commissioner for Finance, Okoebor, who spoke on behalf of others, assured the Governor and the people of Edo State that they are committed to assisting him in realising his five-point development agenda.
Recall that the Edo State House Of Assembly (EDHA) had at last week Monday’s plenary, cleared the appointees after the adoption of the report of its Committee on Rules and Business.
The Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa; Secretary to the Edo State Government, Barr. Musa Ikhilor; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Gani Audu; Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, Permanent Secretaries, and many others were among guests who were present at the event.
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