Edo: Okpebholo charges permanent secretaries on accountability

From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged permanent secretaries to uphold accountability, transparency, and professionalism as the state works to improve governance and service delivery.
The governor gave the charge while declaring open a two-day Strategic Leadership and Orientation Retreat for Permanent Secretaries, organised to strengthen leadership and institutional performance in the Edo State Civil Service.
He asked the officials to resist corruption, cut unnecessary bureaucracy, embrace innovation and make sure government policies translate into measurable benefits for Edo residents.
Okpebholo described permanent secretaries as the accounting offi...