Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State made history on Wednesday when he swore in the Secretary to State Government (SSG), the State Attorney-General, and the Commissioner of Justice 24 hours after assuming office.
Barr Musa Umar Ikhilor assumed office as SSG, while Barr. Samson Osagie stepped in as Attorney-General of the State and Commissioner For Justice.
Governor Okpebholo announced the nomination of Ikhilor and Osagie on Tuesday, barely two hours after his swearing-in. In less than 24 hours, Osagie was screened and confirmed by the Edo State House of Assembly.
Governor Okpebholo, in his charge, told the new appointees to help him achieve his vision for the State and ensure that the people come first.
He said: “I was voted to work, and everybody should be ready. I carefully selected these appointees. They have proven integrity. Work with them so that we can do the best we can.
“During my campaigns, I promised to work the best, and that’s what we have done with these appointments. Our best is yet to come.”
New SSG Ikhilor said the team would help the Governor fulfil his campaign promises by driving meaningful change and development in the State.
The new attorney general and justice commissioner, Osagie, said he would help the governor achieve his agenda for the people in his new capacity. “I’ll ensure that the rights of Edo people are protected,” he said.
