Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has raised 14-man panel to probe his Predecessor, Godwin Obaseki tenure in office.
The development followed several entreaties made to the elsewhile Governor to provide details of Assets and Liabilities of the State to his successor.
Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, conveyed the
Governor’s approved on Sunday in a statement, ahead of the inauguration of the Committee on Tuesday, the 26th of November, 2024 by the Governor in Government House, Benin City, Edo State.
Members of the Committee include: Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe- Chairman, Anslem Ojezua- Deputy Chairman, Prince Kassim Afegbua- Member, Hon. Patrick Ikhariale- Member, Mr. Taiwo Akerele- Member, Hon. Patrick Idiake- Member, and Hon. Rasaq Bello-Osagie- Member.
Others are: Mr. Fredrick Unopah- Member, Frank Osumuede Edebor Esq- Secretary, Mrs. Abdallah Eugenia- Member, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon- Member, Pharm. Kenny Okojie- Member, Mrs. Lyndsey Tes-Sorae- Member, and Hon. Abass Braimoh- Member.
Part of the statement reads: “In furtherance of the Governor’s initiative to set the State on the path of development and accountable leadership, the need to set up a State Assets Verification Committee becomes very imperative.
“Despite repeated calls for a more holistic database of the Assets and Liabilities of the previous administration, the Godwin Obaseki-led Government came up with very scanty and limited Assets and Liabilities of the State.
“In line with the Governor’s campaign promise to ensure probity, accountability and transparency in Government, and to deepen the governance process, a Committee made up of respected sons and daughters from Edo State has to be constituted.
“The Committee will be inaugurated at the Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, on Tuesday, 26th November, 2024, by 1pm prompt”, he said.
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