The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has authorized the dissolution of the governing councils of all state-owned tertiary establishments.
The choice was conveyed in a “Authorities Particular Announcement” issued by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., Secretary to the State Authorities, on November 20, 2024.
The announcement instructed all affected council members to instantly hand over authorities properties of their possession to the respective heads of their establishments.
“It’s hereby introduced for the knowledge of the Normal Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has authorized the dissolution of the Governing Councils of all State owned Tertiary Establishments in Edo State with fast impact.
“Accordingly, all affected members of the Governing Councils of all State owned Tertiary Establishments are to handover all Authorities properties of their possession to their respective Heads of the Establishments,” the assertion learn partly.
This announcement successfully dissolves the governing council of Ambrose Alli College and different state-owned tertiary establishments, signaling a complete restructuring of their management.
The assertion additionally introduced the fast disengagement of the administration workers of Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin Metropolis. It directed the affected workers handy over all authorities properties of their possession to probably the most senior officers of their respective establishments, with the disengagement taking fast impact.
The brand new administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo has executed important measures to handle key points in Edo State. Along with dissolving the governing councils of all state-owned tertiary establishments and disengaging the administration workers of key hospitals, the administration has additionally suspended all market unions and associations in Edo State over rising meals prices.
The administration says it goals to revive equity in market operations and defend shopper rights, with reforms centered on making a balanced financial atmosphere for all stakeholders.
