Obaseki Appoints Grassroots Mobilizer As SSA

Obaseki Appoints Grassroots Mobilizer As SSA

 

 

By Stephen Abolo, Abuja 

 

 

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki has approved the appointment of former Legislative Assistant to Senator Francis Alimikhena who represented the good people of Edo North Senatorial District at the 8th and 9th Assemblies as Senior Special Assistant to Edo State Governor.

 

 

In a letter dated 18th day of December, 2023 signed by Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, he noted that the remuneration attached to the post is as provided for in the relevant regulations currently in force in Edo State Public Service.

 

A copy of the letter cited by thepeopleswatch.com read: “SGA.15/VOLXVII/199, December 18, 2023. Solomon Ojo Taiwo. OFFER OF APPOINTMENT:

 

“I write to inform you that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki has approved the appointment as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor with effect from December 18, 2023.

 

“The remuneration attached to the post is as provided for in the relevant regulations currently in force in Edo State Public Service.

 

“Please accept my hearty congratulations.

 

“Osarodion Ogie, Esq., Secretary to the State Government.”

 

Responding to the appointment, Hon. Solomon Ojo Taiwo popularly called “Solomon Taiwo” expressed his appreciation to Governor Godwin Obaseki for the kind gesture in recognsing his efforts and to have offer him the appointment to serve in such capacity.

 

 

He said: “I appreciate His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for this kind gesture for recognizing my efforts and to have offer me this appointment and I thank he so much.

 

“I am so happy that this appointment has been given to my in recognition of my service to the good people Akoko-Edo in particular and Edo State at large,” he said.

 

Howrver, until his appointment, Hon. Solomon Ojo Taiwo had served as former secretary to Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, Supervisory Councilor for Finance, Akoko-Edo LGC, Supervisory Councilor for Agriculture, Akoko-Edo LGC, former Principal Secretary to former Minister of Works for State, Engr. Chris Ogiewonyi and immediate past Legislative Assistant to Senator Francis Alimikhena.