… charges on finishing strong agenda

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, inaugurated Joseph Eboigbe as the new Secretary to the State Government.

Before his appointment, Eboigbe had served as a former Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget and Economic Planning and later as Commissioner for Finance. He is also the chairman of the 20-member transition committee to pilot the smooth transition to the next administration.

His appointment followed the resignation of Osarodion Ogie Esq., who resigned to pursue his political aspiration as the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 gubernatorial election.

Obaseki who inaugurated the new SSG at the EXCO Chambers at the Government House, in Benin City, expressed confidence in the capacity of Eboigbe to deliver, describing him as an astute, diligent, and detailed man who has proven himself under his administration.

He said, “The new SSG is an old hand. He has been part of this administration. He served as a former Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning and later as Commissioner for Finance. Currently, he is the chairman of the transition committee; we couldn’t find a better person than him. He was there in the beginning and will help us finish strong.

“We know him well to be an astute professional, very diligent, and detailed in any assignment he is given to do. I have no doubt in my mind that he knows what to do in helping us to finish strong and ensuring we have a perfect transition and succession to the next administration. I congratulate you and thank you for accepting to serve.”

In his response, the new SSG, Mr. Joseph Eboigbe thanked the governor for reposing confidence in him to serve in the capacity of the Secretary to Edo State Government, adding, "This is a very huge assignment, especially few months to round up this administration. I am committed to excellence sir, and promise to discharge my responsibilities to my utmost ability and exceed all expectations set for me.”