Gov Obaseki sacks all Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has sacked all Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants, according to a report by TheNation. 

Governor Obaseki had appointed 192 Special Assistants representing each ward in the state and 54 Senior Special Assistants comprising three persons from each local government areas

Obaseki later appointed 18 Special Assistants (females) on Gender.

In a letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, the sacking of the SAs and SSAs was with immediate effect.

Ogie said the sacking was in line with efforts to reorganise governance structure to enhance efficient service delivery to Edo people.

He said the sacked appointees should hand over government properties in their possession.

The letter said fresh appointments would be announced within 30 days.