Governor Godwin Obaseki has warned public and civil servants in Edo state to shun corruption or be prosecuted.
The governor made this statement during the inauguration of Mr. Edebiri as commissioner at the weekly state Executive meeting after ratification of the Edo State House of Assembly.
The newly appointed commissioner was born in 1984, and hails from Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the state.
At the meeting, he admonished the newly appointed commissioner to see his appointment as a call to service rather than an opportunity to make money.
The governor said that, “Edo state government will work together with Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to check corruption in the the state.
He said “this government is going to take the issue of corruption seriously and we are partnering with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).”
“The reports of corruption reaching my office are becoming worrisome. I have instructed the Secretary to the State Government to set up an anti-corruption team within the next week and also open public complaint boxes and encourage members of the public to feel free to send information about any official with corrupt tendencies or involved in corrupt act to the government.” Obaseki said.
Obaseki in congratulating the new commissioner, said “I congratulate you for coming into public service at a young age and it will be a mistake to imagine that you want to come and make money at this age in government, you have a whole life ahead of you. I encourage you to see this as a call to service and commit yourself fully to the service of Edo State.”
Mr. Edebiri expressed his appreciation for his appointment and promised to be diligent in the dispatch of his responsibility.