BENIN CITY – THE governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has allegedly shutdown the e-governance system in the state.
The system it as gathered was closed Friday, November 22, on the orders of the governor, making the civil/public servants return to the use of papers for memos and other official communications.
Reacting to the allegation, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor Fred Itua, denied the allegation but promised that a press conference would be held at the office of the Secretary to State Government (SSG), where the issue would be addressed.
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A source close to Government House said that the system was the first the present administration went for immediately after taking over.
Meanwhile Governor Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua said the development was part of the governor’s ongoing reforms designed to streamline government operations, ensure efficiency, and improve the overall performance of all public sector institutions within the State.
The statement said “This move became necessary in order to revitalise our Local Government Service Commission and reposition it for more efficient service delivery. By this decision, we aim to eliminate inefficiency and build a more accountable and effective local service structure.
“Edo State Government remains committed to transparent, efficient, and effective public service delivery with the intent of bringing the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
“Updates regarding this decision and upcoming changes in the Local Government Service Commission will be communicated in due course.”