Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged everlasting secretaries to uphold accountability, transparency and professionalism as his administration works to enhance governance and repair supply.
The governor gave the cost yesterday when he opened a two-day Strategic Leadership and Orientation Retreat for everlasting secretaries to strengthen management and institutional efficiency within the Edo State Civil Service.
He requested the officers to withstand corruption, reduce pointless forms, embrace innovation and guarantee authorities insurance policies translate into measurable advantages for Edo residents.
Okpebholo described everlasting secretaries because the accounting officers of their ministries, departments and companies (MDAs), chargeable for monetary self-discipline.
“This is not merely a title; it is a clear call for accountability, due process, proper record keeping, and ensuring that every expenditure delivers real value to the Edo people,” he mentioned.
He additionally cautioned them towards appearing on directions just because somebody claims, “the governor said.”
“Verify it. Confirm its authenticity. Ensure it complies with the law, financial regulations, and established procedures,” he added.
The governor reminded the individuals that governments come and go, however the civil service stays the custodian of institutional reminiscence and continuity. He urged them to make sure well timed choices, sooner motion of recordsdata, efficient venture monitoring, and responsive public providers.
Okpebholo mentioned his administration had launched a number of reforms in lower than two years to reposition the civil service as an engine of efficient governance. These embody immediate cost of salaries, continuation of the Thirteenth-month wage, and a rise within the minimal wage from N70,000 to N75,000.
He added that promotion arrears had been eradicated, promotions have been now well timed, and 1000’s of staff had been recruited or regularised.
The governor additionally highlighted EDO-PREP, designed to strengthen efficiency and capability improvement, and EdoCloud, which helps the state’s paperless governance initiative. According to him, benefit, inclusion, and institutional accountability have grow to be central to the reforms, and he urged individuals to trade concepts and commit to higher service supply throughout Edo.
Earlier, the Head of Service, Dr Anthony Okungbowa, counseled the governor for prioritising staff’ welfare and strengthening the civil service.
Okungbowa recalled that shortly after assuming workplace in November 2024, Okpebholo directed that salaries be paid by the twenty sixth of each month. He additionally famous the introduction of the Thirteenth-month wage in December 2024 and the later improve within the minimal wage.
He thanked the governor for approving 20 brand-new automobiles for everlasting secretaries, describing the gesture as assist for higher administrative efficiency.
The head of service urged the individuals to make use of the retreat to replicate on their tasks and develop sensible methods for enhancing service supply. He mentioned the success of the SHINE Agenda relies upon largely on how efficient the MDAs are and challenged them to establish measurable outcomes their places of work might ship inside three and 6 months.
Okungbowa described public workplace as a place of belief, insisting that everlasting secretaries should present self-discipline, integrity, and professionalism in managing public assets. He additionally welcomed the newly appointed everlasting secretaries and urged them to uphold the values of the civil service.
Among these current on the occasion have been the Secretary to the State Government, Barr Musa Ikhilor, and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Yakubu Musa.
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