Obaseki Embarks on Medical Vacation Following End of Edo Governorship

Godwin Obaseki has taken a vacation to rest and undergo comprehensive medical check-ups after completing his second term as Governor of Edo State on November 11, 2024, 

Obaseki’s media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, revealed this on Wednesday night in a statement to Naija News.

According to Osagie, Obaseki “once again expressed gratitude to God Almighty and to the people of Edo State and Nigeria for the privilege to serve.”

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He added that Obaseki urged “all Edo citizens, both at home and abroad, to remain hopeful and continue praying for the peace, progress, and prosperity of Edo State and Nigeria.”

EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Wednesday, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State swore in Musa Ikhilor as Secretary to the State Government, just a day after assuming office.

Naija News reports that Okpebholo also inaugurated Barr. Samson Osagie as the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

Okpebholo announced Ikhilor and Osagie’s nominations shortly after his own swearing-in on Tuesday. Within 24 hours, the Edo State House of Assembly had screened and confirmed Osagie.

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During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Okpebholo emphasized the importance of prioritizing the people’s needs, saying, “I was elected to serve, and everyone must be prepared to work. I selected these appointees for their integrity, and I encourage you to collaborate with them to bring out the best in us.”

He added, “Throughout my campaign, I promised to work with the best, and these appointments reflect that commitment. Our best is yet to come.”

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