Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Isere, over alleged unauthorized fundraising for an upcoming Oil and Gas summit.
The governor also directed that the summit, initially scheduled for August 7, be put on hold.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, Isere has been ordered to refund all monies collected to the various donors, and prospective donors have been advised to stop all dealings with the suspended appointee.
This development highlights the governor’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance, and the suspension of Is the next step in ensuring that the state’s resources are managed with the highest level of integrity.
