
OKPEBHOLO APPROVES IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES
The immediate suspension of all consulting services and associated providers in the state’s public service has been granted by Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State.
The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, stated in a communication notice that “all financial transactions and related services with affected consultants and service providers are to be put on hold immediately, pending the submission of the report by the Review Committee, established by the governor.”
“All Accounting Officers, Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are expected to take note and comply strictly with this directive.”
READ FULL STATEMENT BELOW:
November 18, 2024
GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The attention of Edo State Government has been drawn to the continuous collection of revenue across the State by unlicensed agents and touts who do not have the authority of government to do so.
While the suspension of all non-commissioned officials in the collection of revenue remains in place, henceforth only statutory and licensed revenue collectors are mandated to operate and collect revenue on behalf of government, especially in motor parks and other spheres of commercial activities.
The public is hereby notified to report any unlicensed agent to the police as Government will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute those found wanting in this regard. These miscreants, their sponsors and agents are warned not to test the iron will of this government and its determination to secure the lives and property of the good people of Edo State.
Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq.
Secretary to the State Government.
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