The state Assets Verification Committee, consisting of 14 members, was established by Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo to look into the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki.
In Benin, the chief press secretary informed the governor, Fred Itua, on Sunday that the committee members would be sworn in on Tuesday, November 26.
Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, Chairman; Anslem Ojezua, Deputy Chairman; Frank Edebor, Secretary; Prince Kassim Afegbua; Patrick Ikhariale; and Taiwo Akerele are among the members, according to Mr. Itua’s list.
Additional members include Abdallah Eugenia, Patrick Obahiagbon, Kenny Okojie, Mrs. Lyndsey Tes-Sorae, Abass Braimoh, Rasaq Bello-Osagie, Fredrick Unopah, and Patrick Idiake.
Additional members include Abdallah Eugenia, Patrick Obahiagbon, Kenny Okojie, Mrs. Lyndsey Tes-Sorae, Abass Braimoh, Rasaq Bello-Osagie, Fredrick Unopah, and Patrick Idiake.
According to the statement, the committee proved essential in putting the state on the path to progress and responsible governance.
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The government led by Godwin Obaseki produced extremely limited and inadequate information about the state’s assets and liabilities, despite repeated requests for a more comprehensive database of the previous administration’s assets and liabilities.
The statement stated that a committee composed of esteemed Edo State sons and daughters must be established in accordance with the governor’s campaign pledge to uphold probity, accountability, and transparency in government and to strengthen the governance process.
