The Edo State government has approved the dissolution of all commissions in the state’s public service, effective immediately. This decision was announced by Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, who urged chairmen and members of the dissolved commissions to hand over government properties to the most senior public officer in their commission.
The affected commissions include.
- Edo State Independent Electoral Commission
- Civil Service Commission
- Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission
- Edo State Forestry Commission*
- House of Assembly Service Commission
- State Audit Service Commission
- Judicial Service Commission

This move is part of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s efforts to enhance transparency and efficiency in the public service sector.