Obaseki sacks Samuel Alli as Edo health commissioner

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, has sacked Samuel Alli as the state’s commissioner for health.

NAN reports that Osarodion Ogie, secretary to the state government (SSG), announced Alli’s sack in a statement issued in Benin, the state capital, on Monday.

“The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, with immediate effect,” the statement reads.

“He is to hand over all government documents and resources in his possession to the most senior civil servant within the Ministry of Health.

“The government thanks him for his service and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

“The governor is resolute on his finishing strong objective and will remove any obstacles that may hinder optimal service delivery to the people in the remaining four months of his administration.”

Ogie also announced the appointment of Roland Igbinoba as the special adviser to the governor on special projects.

He said Igbinoba will support the government in fast-tracking the conclusion of developmental projects across the state.