Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the immediate suspension of all consultancy services and related providers in the state’s public service.
As stated in a press release, on Monday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, the order of suspension was contained in a communication notice issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.
“All financial transactions and related services with affected consultants and service providers are to be put on hold immediately, pending when a Review Committee, established by the governor, submits its report.
“All Accounting Officers, Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies are expected to take note and comply strictly with this directive,” it was stated in the release by the media aide to Governor Okpebholo.