Okpebholo urges appointees to prioritise service over profit
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on civil and public service leaders to focus on discipline and teamwork for better governance. At a leadership retreat, he emphasised that public office is meant for service, not personal gain. The governor highlighted the importance of performance, accountability, and collaboration across government agencies. He also warned appointees against using their positions for personal enrichment.
What we know
- Monday Okpebholo addressed top government officials at a three-day orientation and leadership retreat in Esan Central Local Government Area.
- The retreat is the first of its kind under his administration and aims to strengthen governance and service delivery.
- The governor stressed that every policy and expenditure must deliver measurable results for the people of Edo State.
- He reiterated that public office is a call to service, warning against profit-making or personal gain.
- The retreat also featured presentations on the SHINE Agenda and Project S.H.I.N.E, the administration’s strategic blueprint for state transformation.
