The Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engineer Newton Okojie, has been fired, according to the Edo State Government.
The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Mr. Chris Osa Nehikhare, stated in a statement on Monday that the development became necessary as a result of Okojie’s failure to fulfill his duties.
The statement read, “The Hon. commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Newton Okojie, has been relieved of his office.
“The Governor thanked the Commissioner for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours.
It is unfortunate that we have not been able to make the envisaged progress in our road infrastructure, particularly in the last 12 months.”
“And sadly, the commissioner, as much as he had tried, had not been able to make significant progress for the state government to achieve its goal.”
Nehikhare said the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Osikhena Ojior, will take charge until a new commissioner is appointed.