Dr. Samuel Alli, the state commissioner for health, has been fired by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, effective immediately.
As to the statement released on Monday by Osarodion Ogie, the Secretary to the State Government, Alli was instructed by the governor to transfer all government documents and resources that he possessed to the highest ranking civil servant in the ministry.
Dr. Roland Igbinoba was also named by Ogie as the Governor’s Special Advisor on Special Projects.
“The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, with immediate effect.
“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.
“The governor has also approved the appointment of Dr. Roland Igbinoba as Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Projects, who will support the government in fast-tracking the conclusion of developmental projects across the state,” the statement read.
