BENIN CITY- Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole yesterday in Benin City swore-in the former Secretary to Edo State Government, Dr. Simon Imuekemhe as Chairman as well as Mr. Benson Edosomwan, Mr. Abhulimen Ehigator and  Hon Simon Bamidele Olonintoba as members of Edo State Local Government Service Commission.
At the ceremony, Governor Oshiomhole expressed confidence in their ability and   competence confirming that “Those who know them know that they are seasoned bureaucrats”.
According to the Governor, “This is not a committee of learners. They are very competent. The Local Government is riddled with corruption particularly at the Local Government Service Commission. You should clean up the mess”.
While noting the irregularities in the commission, he added, “you have a huge task. So I ask you to take the task very seriously. You really have to clean up the mess”.
The event, during which the appointees swore to relevant oaths of office, was witnessed by a large turnout of personalities comprising, some Chairmen of Local Government Council, Political Leaders, associates and family members of the appointees.