Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has sworn in five new members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission, capping off what he described as eight years of transformative reforms aimed at repositioning the state’s civil service for greater efficiency and productivity.
During the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House, Obaseki emphasized that his administration’s focus on the civil service was deliberate, noting that workers are the government’s most valuable asset. The governor highlighted that the reforms initiated under his leadership have reshaped the mindset, structure, and operations of the civil service, with the goal of delivering better services to the people of Edo State.
The newly appointed members of the Civil Service Commission include Iguodala Aluyi as Chairman, alongside Ehi Obaseki, Gilbert Adegboyega, Julie Olatunji, and Margaret Ohiowele. Their appointments, which were confirmed by the Edo State House of Assembly on October 2, 2024, come as the administration enters its final phase of governance.
Obaseki remarked, “This is a watershed moment in our State. It’s a culmination of the very important and deep-rooted reforms we have undertaken in Edo State over the last eight years to reposition the Civil Service.” He noted that civil servants, as the government’s most important asset, must be prioritized and equipped to meet the demands of modern governance.
According to the governor, the Civil Service Commission has been restructured to serve as a professional human resources body rather than a political entity. He charged the newly inaugurated commission to uphold high standards in recruitment, training, mentoring, and employee rewards to ensure the continued progress of the civil service.
In his address, the chairman of the commission, Iguodala Aluyi, thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve and pledged to work collaboratively to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Edo State’s workforce.
