Edo Commissioner Sacked Over Alleged Poor Performance

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has sacked his Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Okojie Newton allegedly over poor performance leading to the failure of the administration to attain its goals for the sector.

GWG.NG reports that the ministry was created after Obaseki appointed commissioners albeit belatedly in 2021, months after he won a second term in the governorship election.

The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare confirmed that the commissioner was sacked by Governor Obaseki who he said wished Okojie well in his future endeavours.

Part of the statement reads, “The Governor thanked the Commissioner for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours.

“It is unfortunate that we have not been able to make the envisaged progress in our road infrastructure particularly in the last 12months.”

“And Sadly, the commissioner, as much as he had tried, had not been able to make significant progress for the state government to achieve its goal” Nehikhare stated on why the Edo commissioner was sacked.

The commissioner for communication and orientation in the statement further added that the Permanent Secretary in the ministry Engr. Osikhena Omoh Ojior, would take charge until a new commissioner is appointed.

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