The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Joseph Eboigbe as the new Secretary to the Edo State Government following the resignation of Barr. Osarodion Ogie.
Ogie at the weekend resigned as the SSG in order to remain qualified as the running mate to Dr Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Obaseki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie said he accepted the resignation after Ogie stepped down from his position to pursue his ambition to run as the Deputy Governor of Edo State in the forthcoming September governorship election.
The statement said in part: “The governor thanks Ogie for his commitment and loyalty to the vision of building a vibrant and prosperous State championed by his administration in the last seven years.
“Governor Obaseki wishes Ogie the best in his aspirations and trusts that he will bring his wealth of experience to bear in pursuing his quest to serve Edo people.
"The governor has also approved the appointment of Mr. Joseph Eboigbe as the new Secretary to the State Government.
The appointment takes immediate effect.”
The statement added that "Eboigbe served as former Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget and Economic Planning and later as Commissioner for Finance.
“He takes over as Secretary to the State Government to now run the final lap and continue the Governor’s Finishing Strong agenda.
“Eboigbe, a chartered accountant, had a 15-year stint at Deloitte before venturing into public service. He holds an Msc in Leadership and Strategy from the London Business School.”
The new SSG was an alumni of the National Institute for Policy & Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as well as a Development Advisor at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change before joining politics.
He is considered as one of the most trusted allies of the outgoing Edo State Governor.
Obaseki, had in July, inaugurated a 20-member transition committee headed by Eboigbe to pilot the smooth transition of power to the next administration.
Eboigbe had promised that the committee would diligently discharge their duties and also promised to deliver the report within the expected timeline.
