Obaseki appoints Osarodion Ogie as SSG



 

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Osarodion Ogie Esq., as Secretary to the State Government.

 

In a statement, Governor Obaseki said this was the only political appointment to be made for now.

 

He added that all other appointments are deferred to the first week of February, 2021.

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