Ahead of the Monday
November 12th, 2012, swearing-in for his second term, Governor Adams
Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday dissolved the state executive
committee (Exco).
At the valedictory Exco session held in
Benin City, where he dissolved the cabinet, the governor said: “I want
to use this opportunity to say how much I appreciate your efforts.”
In an emotion-laden voice, Governor
Oshiomhole said: “four years down the road, working together, arguing,
debating, even sometimes disagreeing, we have provided a collective
leadership to the people of Edo State. We have served them diligently
with all our hearts.
“You are the least paid commissioners in
the country, but that did not dampen your morale to put in your best
efforts. I want to thank you very much for what God has used you to do
for me and your state. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made.
“I thought it wise that having worked so hard, it is right to appreciate you.
On Sunday, I recognize it will be full
time for the first tenure of this administration and when it is full
time, no matter how interesting the game is, the referee must blow the
whistle and end the game. The life of this council comes to an end on
Sunday, not today, because that is when the end of the first tenure of
this administration will come to an end So, you are still commissioners,
even after this statement till 11:59pm on Sunday.”
Responding on behalf of his colleagues,
the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Osagie
Obayuwana thanked the governor for giving them the opportunity and the
free hand to serve.
He said: “The experience of working with
the governor has been a school of leadership for us, which was defined
by the highest level of congeniality,” adding: “I doubt if there is any
other Exco in any other state in the country comparable to the one we
had here.”
Present at the valedictory Exco session
were the Deputy Governor, Dr Pius Odubu, Secretary to the State
Government, Dr Simon Imuekemhe, Head of Service, Princess Ekiuwa Inneh,
Chief of Staff, Osarodion Ogie and all the commissioners in the state.
Governor Oshiomhole will be sworn-in for a second term on Monday, November 12.
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