Following one-month annual leave, Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, resumed work today (Thursday) and presided over the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting.
The governor arrived Benin City on Wednesday. While he was away, his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu acted as governor.
Obaseki is said to have set a precedent by being the first governor in the state to transfer power to his deputy while on annual leave in the current democratic dispensation.
At the EXCO meeting, the governor expressed appreciation to his deputy for gallantly holding fort while he was away, noting that his performance has shown Edo people the smooth working relationship they both share as well as their uniform vision for the development of the state.
L-R: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.; Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu and Chief and Staff to the Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele, during a strategy session at Government House in Benin City, on the governor’s first day in office after his one-month annual leave.
Obaseki commended other members of the EXCO for ensuring a stable state of affairs while he was on vacation, noting that their commitment to the development of the state was remarkable.
After the executive council meeting, the governor had a strategy session with core members of his team, which include the deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu; Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., and his Chief of Staff, Chief Taiwo Akerele.
He also held private meetings with the Management Team from Uber and as well as Barr. Olatunji Yusuf, Edo State Commissioner for Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
