Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspended recruitment into the state’s civil service until further notice.

The governor has also ordered a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises carried out by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May and November 2024.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Musa Umar Ikhilor, on Friday.

The governor accused heads of various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of carrying out clandestine recruitment exercises into the State’s civil service.

“The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo is in receipt of the report of the clandestine activities being perpetuated by some Commissions, Boards, Parastatals, and Agencies of Government in the State,” Ikhilo said.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that these bodies have continued to issue back-dated letters of employment to their cronies without due process.

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“For the avoidance of doubt, this Administration believes in the principle of fairness and equity which expects that all employment exercise should be merit-based, competitive, and accessible to all Edo indigenes.

“Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are to note and comply with the above directive.”