The Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday dissolved the state executive council.
The Governor in his speech commended the former commissioners for their dedication to service while wishing them luck in their future endeavours.
Speaking at the last official with meeting with the exco members, Oshiomole said, “I want to use this opportunity to say how much I appreciate your efforts. “Four years down the road, working together, arguing,debating, even sometimes disagreeing, we have provided a collective leadership to the people of Edo State. We have served them diligently.
“You are the least paid commissioners in the country, but that did not dampen your morale to put in your best efforts. I want to thank you very much for what God has used you to do for me and your state. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made. “I thought it wise that having worked so hard, it is right to appreciate you. “On Sunday, I recognize it will be full time for the first tenure of this administration and when it is full time, no matter how interesting the game is, the referee must blow the whistle and end the game. The life of this council comes to an end on Sunday, not today, because that is when the end of the first tenure of this administration will come to an end, so you are still commissioners even after this statement till 11:59pm Sunday.
The outgoing state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oagie Obayuwana, who spoke on behalf oh his colleagues thanked the governor for giving them the opportunity and the free hand to serve the state.
“The experience of working with the governor has been a school of leadership for us, which was defined by the highest level of congeniality. I doubt if there is any other executive council in any other state in the country that is comparable to the one we had here,” Obayuwana said.
Oshiomhole will be sworn-in for a second term on Monday by the state’s Chief Judge.
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