Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered an immediate review of the State’s electronic governance platform, following revelations that the platform is being run by “unknown non-state actors”.
It was gathered that no one within the state government public service had administrative control of the strategic platform, a revelation that prompted Governor Okpebholo to order an immediate reviewed
The chief press secretary, Owaen Fred Itua, debunked reports that the platform had been deactivated, noting, “Nothing could be further from the truth.
“It has however been observed that the entire e-governance platform of Edo State Government is being run and operated from the backend by unknown non-state actors and no one within the entire Public Service of Edo State has administrative control of the platform.
“This is considered a serious data security threat as it has placed the entire governance structure of the state at the mercy of non-state actors or so-called consultants. This, therefore, calls for an urgent need to review the process.
“In the light of the foregoing and to remedy this clear and present danger, the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered the immediate review of the entire e-governance platform to enable the Edo State government to gain total administrative control of the platform and restoring institutional memory of government which the current platform lacks.”
He said in the face of the review, all officials and staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies are to continue to work on the e-governance platform pending the outcome of the review.
…Dissolves Edo LG Service Commission
In a related development, Itua revealed that the governor has dissolved the state service commission in a move targeted at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector in the state.
“This move became necessary to revitalise our Local Government Service Commission and reposition it for more efficient service delivery. By this decision, we aim to eliminate inefficiency and build a more accountable and effective local service structure.
“Edo State Government remains committed to transparent, efficient, and effective public service delivery with the intent of bringing the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
“Updates regarding this decision and upcoming changes in the Local Government Service Commission will be communicated in due course,” the statement added.
