Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Monday sacked the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, with immediate effect.
The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Benin on Thursday.
Ogie also announced the appointment of Dr. Roland Igbinoba as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Projects.
“The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, with immediate effect.
“He is to hand over all government documents and resources in his possession to the most senior civil servant within the Ministry of Health.
“The government thanks him for his service and wishes him well in his future endeavours.”
“The governor is resolute on his finishing strong objective and will remove any obstacles that may hinder optimal service delivery to the people in the remaining four months of his administration, ” Ogie said.
According to him, Dr. Roland Igbinoba will support the government in fast-tracking the conclusion of developmental projects across the State.
