{"id":240981,"date":"2026-02-03T15:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/public-office-is-not-for-profit-making-or-personal-gain-gov-okpebholo-warns-appointees\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:22:12","slug":"public-office-is-not-for-profit-making-or-personal-gain-gov-okpebholo-warns-appointees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/public-office-is-not-for-profit-making-or-personal-gain-gov-okpebholo-warns-appointees\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cPublic office is not for profit-making or personal gain\u201d \u2013 Gov Okpebholo warns appointees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has issued a warning to all leaders in civil and public service spaces across the state to ensure they embrace discipline and teamwork to achieve measurable results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Okpebholo gave the warning while speaking at the opening ceremony of the three-day orientation and leadership retreat for top government officials at the Udomi Townhall in the Esan Central Local Government Area on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to the governor, public office is not a platform designated for profit-making or personal gains but for development through the high performance of staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The governor in a statement issued by Patrick Ebojele, his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, said his administration is driven by strict performance and accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He also said that he is focused on engagement that strengthens governance and sustainable development in the states<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWe are gathered here today not for a jamboree, but for a purpose. This retreat is designed to serve two purposes: orientation and capacity building for top government officials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI charge civil and public service leaders in Edo State to embrace discipline and teamwork to achieve measurable results and to let you know that this administration is driven strictly by performance and accountability,\u201d Okpebholo said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Further stated that the initiative has been structured to reposition the administration for effective service delivery, improve partnership across ministries, departments and agencies, and deepen understanding of governance processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cOur administration is driven by a clear vision of the SHINE Agenda. This vision is practical governance that delivers results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI want to repeat my warning to you. Public office is a call to service, and not for profit-making or personal gain. Every naira we spend must deliver value and every policy must produce measurable results,\u201d Okpebholo warned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In addition, the governor informed the appointees that their performances in the course of his tenure would be monitored and measured for accountability and delivery of all expectations of the people of Edo State.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has issued a warning to all leaders in civil and public service spaces across the state to ensure they embrace discipline and teamwork to achieve measurable results. 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