Barely 24 hours after his inauguration as the governor of Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday swore in the Secretary to State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice.
With the first executive function of the governor, Musa Umar Ikhilor assumed office as the SSG, while Dr Samson Osagie assumed office as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
Governor Okpebholo, it would be recalled, had barely two house after his swearing in as the governor on Tuesday, announced the nomination of Ikhilor and Osagie.
Governor Okpebholo, while speaking at the swearing in ceremony for the two appointees, charged them to help him achieve his vision for the state and ensure that the people come first.
“I was voted to work and everybody should be ready to work. I carefully selected these appointees. They’ve a proven integrity. Work with them so that we can do the best we should do.
“During my campaigns, I promised to work with the best and that’s what we have done with these appointments. Our best is yet to come,” Okpebholo said
The new SSG, Ikhilor, in his reaction said the team would help the governor in fulfilling his campaign promises, by driving meaningful change and development in the State.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Osagie, on his part, assured that he would help the governor achieve his agenda for the people.
“I will ensure that the rights of Edo people are protected,” Osagie reassured.
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