The Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Wednesday, made history when he swore in the Secretary to State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and 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 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 to work. I carefully selected these appointees. They’ve a proven integrity. Work with them so that we can do the best we should do.
“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.”
On his part, the new SSG, Ikhilor, said the team will help the governor in fulfilling his campaign promises, by driving meaningful change and development in the state.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Samson Osagie, said in his new capacity, he will help the governor achieve his agenda for the people.