- Safiu Kehinde
Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, has set up a 12-man committee in a move to recover government vehicles alleged to be in custody of private individuals.
Okpebholo inaugurated the committee at an event held today at Benin city.
The Kelly Okungbowa-led committe was given two weeks ultimatum to ensure that government vehicles are fully recovered and subsequently returned to the State government.
Meanwhile, Okpebholo appealed to members of the public who might have information about those withholding the vehicles to reach out to the state government.
“A lot of vehicles used by the past administration are missing as those in the custody of the vehicles have refused to return them. The governor deemed it fit to inaugurate us today with a mandate to recover all government vehicles in private hands.
“I am the chairman while my vice is the former speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly EDHA, Rt. Hon. Victor Edoror. We have our members across the three Senatorial Districts in Edo State and we are ready to do the job, abiding by the law.
“We want to appeal to members of the public who might be aware of anyone still keeping government vehicles in their houses to please inform us to enable the committee to recover such for the Edo State Government.
“We have two weeks to carry out this task and as I speak to you, we already have some vital information regarding some persons who are still holding government vehicles. We will do the job according to the law and the State government and the people will be happy. You can reach us on 08110165121”. Okpebholo said.