Close Menu
National Update
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Tinubu Renames UNIMAID After Buhari in Posthumous Honour
    • Dutse Emirate Council Pledges Full Support in Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
    • Police Nab Cultists, Vehicle Thief, and Burglary Suspect in Ibesikpo, Uyo
    • KONGONET holds 5th Annual General Meeting, urges Gov. Ododo on inclusivity
    • A Mother to All: Transformative Footprints of Sefinat Usman Ododo
    • Game On: CBN Open Tennis Championship Lights Up Abuja
    • Qatar Charity Empowers 60 Jigawa Widows, Vulnerable Persons with ₦300m
    • Court Backs FCT Crackdown, Aids Anti-Vandalism Efforts — CP Ajao
    • News
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Economy
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • Security
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    National UpdateNational Update
    Subscribe
    Friday, July 18
    • News
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Economy
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • Security
    National Update
    Home»Edo

    Edo Deputy Governor Warns Against “Greek Gifts” Amid Controversial Appointments

    National UpdateBy National UpdateOctober 16, 2024 Edo No Comments2 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    By Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja

    As the Edo State government approaches the end of its term under Governor Godwin Obaseki, Deputy Governor Comrade Philip Shaibu has issued a stark warning regarding the recent inauguration of the Edo State Civil Service Commission.

    In a statement he signed and shared with journalists, Shaibu distanced himself from the purported inauguration, expressing dismay that Governor Obaseki is moving forward with appointing new commission members despite the previous commission’s underutilization. He pointed out that many functions traditionally handled by the commission, such as civil service appointments, have been delegated to private consultants during Obaseki’s tenure.

    Shaibu raised concerns about the qualifications of the newly screened chairman, asserting that the individual does not meet the required criteria for the position. This, he argued, calls into question the integrity of the entire appointment process.

    The deputy governor also criticized the hurried nature of recent appointments in the civil service, suggesting that some may have been backdated following the recent elections. He cautioned potential appointees to be wary of these appointments, which he labeled “Greek gifts” that could lead to legal troubles, referencing the recent case involving the Okuogbellagbe of Okpella.

    Shaibu urged the people of Edo State to recognize that these actions undermine transparency and good governance. He reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the law and protecting the interests of the state until his last day in office.

    As the political landscape shifts in Edo, Shaibu’s statements reflect growing tensions and highlight the potential ramifications of Obaseki’s last-minute decisions regarding civil service appointments.

    National Update

    Keep Reading

    Okpebholo Boots Guards, Probes Journalist, APC Snub

    Edo Breaks the Debt Cycle: Okpebholo’s First 90 Days Save State ₦30 Billion

    Okpebholo Launches ₦1B Annual Bursary for Edo Students

    Edo Sets National Pace in Female Empowerment with Landmark CNG Conversion Training

    Gov. Okpebholo Hails Pastor Ize-Iyamu as a Pillar of Edo’s Progress on His Birthday

    Edo Line Rolls Back to Life as Okpebholo Drives Transport Renaissance

    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Most Viewed Posts
    • Tinubu names El-Rufai, Tope Fasua, others in New appointments (1,594)
      President Bola Tinubu has named 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants in New appointments to help execute the Federal Government’s agenda across various sectors of the economy. The Director of Information at the Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola gave the indication in a statement released on MondayThe team, which comprises 6 Special
    • Police nabs Killer of Varsity Lecturer in Niger (1,144)
      The Niger state Police Command has apprehended a 14 year old girl, Joy Afekafe 'of Gbeganu community in Minna, the state capital as a prime suspect over the gruesome murder of a Lecturer with the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, Professor Mrs. Funmilola AdefolaluThe late  Prof. Mrs. Funmilola Adefolalu, was murdered at her residence
    • FCT-IRS tells socialite Aisha Achimugu not to forget to file her annual returns (1,098)
      ***As the Service extends its warmest birthday wishes to her The FCT-Internal Revenue Service has reacted to the news of an Abuja based business Nigerian Lady Aisha Achimugu who recently set Genada aglow with 7-day 50th birthday party reminding her of her tax obligations to FCT-IRS. Achimugu is the founder and managing director of Abuja’s
    • Sule Lamido tackles Tinubu over Democracy Day speech, says its share Hallucination (1,024)
      Former Jigawa State Governor, Senator Dr. Sule Lamido has faulted the June 12, Democracy Day speech of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu describing it as mere hallucination Lamido on his X handle wrote with the title: “Hallucinating June 12, there was a June 11 before June 12”. Taking on Tinubu, Lamido said, “It is obvious the
    • ICAN bill suffers setback at Senate as stakeholders object to some sections (987)
      ***Warn against use of the ammendment to usurp mandates of other professions Stakeholders in the financial sector on Thursday raised objections to some sections of a bill for an Act to amend the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Act No. 15 of 1965 and for other matters connected thereto. At a public hearing

    Latest News

    Tinubu Renames UNIMAID After Buhari in Posthumous Honour

    July 17, 2025

    Dutse Emirate Council Pledges Full Support in Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

    July 17, 2025

    Police Nab Cultists, Vehicle Thief, and Burglary Suspect in Ibesikpo, Uyo

    July 17, 2025

    KONGONET holds 5th Annual General Meeting, urges Gov. Ododo on inclusivity

    July 17, 2025

    A Mother to All: Transformative Footprints of Sefinat Usman Ododo

    July 17, 2025

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    National Update
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    © 2025 National Update. Designed by Lamark Cre8ives.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Go to mobile version