Okpebholo reinstates AAU staff sacked by ex-Governor Obaseki’s govt

The Edo State government has ordered the immediate reinstatement of all staff of the State-owned University, Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, earlier sacked by the immediate past government of Godwin Obaseki.

A statement by the Secretary to the Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor said the reinstated staff were unlawfully disengaged from the service of the institution by the defunct Special Intervention Team (S.I.T.) in March, 2023 under the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki.

Ikhilor recalled that the staff, who were members of the Academic Staff Union of the University, ASUU, were unjustly relieved of their appointment.

He said the staff were sacked following the agitation for the payment of their outstanding salaries and other entitlements owed them by the immediate past administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki.

The SSG opined that the reinstatement of the staff was in demonstration of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s avowed commitment and adherence to the rule of law in governance.