Edo Govt, Okpebholo’s Team, Inaugurate Transition Committee, Commit To A Seamless Transition
By Simeon OSAJIE
The Edo State Joint Transition Committee today held her inaugural joint-session of the Transition Committee for the Edo State Government and incoming administration.
The inaugural joint-session of the Committee was held at the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) with Committee members from the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government and the Edo Governor elect team, Monday Okpebholo on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting, Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said the primary objective of the joint meeting is to facilitate a smooth handover of government.
According to him, “We look forward to the collaborative efforts of all members in ensuring a seamless transition.”
Chairman of the Edo State Joint Transition Committee and Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Mr. Joseph Eboigbe briefed the committee on the Edo State Government readiness to ensure a seamless transition process with the incoming administration.
On his part, Chairman of the Governor elect, Monday Okpebholo team, Pius Odubu expressed delight that state government had begun the exercise towards a seamless transition.
Odubu urged the committee to work assiduously to ensure that documents, both hardcopy and soft copies, were provided to give details for the incoming administration to take off.
Odubu said the committee on behalf of the governor-elect looked forward to working with the committee and cautioned against any attempt to hide data and available information, saying, “Let’s not try to hide information so that the incoming government will be well briefed.”
Members of the committee from the state government side include Mr. Joseph Eboigbe, SSG/Chairman; Eire Ifueko Alufohai Esq, Secretary/Coordinator; Mr. Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, Advisor; Isoken Omo, Advisor; Joan Oviawe, Advisor; Mr. Igberaese G.O, Member; Engr. Enabulele Ferguson, Member; Mr. Anelu Julius, Member; Mr. Efe Iserhienrhien, Member; Mrs. Osaro Aihie, Member; Mrs. Igbinogbaro Bose Joy, Member; Yuwa Naps, Member; Mr. Jude Ekpu, Member; Dr. Stanley Ehiarimwian, Member; Mrs. Akhigbe Joy, Member and Mrs. Imuetinyan Akin-Omyajowo, Member
Others include Mrs. Agbonlahor Edugie, Member; Dr. Henry Idogun, Member; Mr. Isaac Ebewele, Member; Mrs. Osayamen Mokogwu
Member; Mr. Fidelis Imiebiakhe, Member; Anthony Okungbowa (Esq.), Head of Service; Hon. Chris Nehikhare, Commissioner for Communication and
Orientation and Mrs. Deborah Enakhimion, Permanent Secretary, (SSG).
While from the APC side are Dr. Pius Odubu, Chairman; Dr. Pharm. Matthew Urhoghide, Member; Pastor Osagie Ize-lyamu, Member; Barrister Andrew Adaze Enwanta, Member; Dr. Washington Osifo, Member; Nosa Adams, Member; Omosede Igbinedion, Member; Paul Ohonbamu, Member; Edo Omorogieva, Member; Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, Member; Taiwo Akerele, Member; Godwin Eshieshie, Member; Yakson Musa, Member; Kazeem Afegbua, Member; Ohio Omo Ezomo, Member; Gani Audu, Member; Dr. Aminu Imafidon, Member; Prof. Oyaziwo Aluede, Member; Prof. Mrs. Eunice Omonzejie, Member; Matthew Egbadon, Member; Dr. Tony Ikpasaja, Member; Felix Akhabue, Member; Kingsley Ehigiamusor, Member and Dr. Frank Omoh, Member.