EDO STATE GOVT ANNOUNCES AUTOMATIC EMPLOYMENT FOR FIRST CLASS GRADUATES
In a bold move aimed at recognizing and rewarding excellence, while also driving growth and development in the state, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of a 13th month salary for all state workers.
This unprecedented gesture is a clear demonstration of the Governor’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of the state’s workforce. By providing this additional financial incentive, Governor Okpebholo is sending a strong message that hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded in Edo State.
But that’s not all – the Governor has also given the green light for the implementation of an innovative new programme designed to attract and retain top talent in the state’s civil service. Under this initiative, First-Class graduates from Edo State will be eligible for automatic employment in the state government.
According to the Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, this programme is a key component of the state’s strategy for driving growth and development. By bringing in fresh talent and giving them the opportunity to make a real difference in the state, Governor Okpebholo is positioning Edo State for long-term success.
The programme, known as the Graduate Development Programme (GDP), is designed to identify, develop, and retain top-quality manpower in the state’s civil service. By providing automatic employment to First-Class graduates, the state is sending a clear message that excellence will be recognized and rewarded.
Governor Okpebholo is urging all eligible First-Class graduates to take advantage of this amazing opportunity and join the Edo State civil service. With this initiative, the Governor is opening up new possibilities for young people in the state and providing them with a platform to make a real difference in their communities.
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PRESS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE GOVERNMENT
GOV OKPEBHOLO APPROVES “13th MONTH” SALARY FOR WORKERS, AUTOMATIC EMPLOYMENT FOR FIRST CLASS GRADUATES
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has graciously approved the payment of the “13th month” salary for Edo State workers.
The Governor has also approved the policy of automatic employment for First Class graduates of Edo extraction from any university in Nigeria and abroad into the State civil service to boost the quality of manpower in the system.
Head of Service (HOS), Dr Anthony Okungbowa, said the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is to ensure that quality manpower is brought into the system for effective and efficient service delivery that will enhance growth and development.
Okungbowa said: “Mr Governor is doing this to serve as motivation for workers as they are ready to put in their best now.
“Mr Governor has approved the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) that brings together First Class graduates and high-grade degrees into the service with a view to developing and ensuring quality manpower in the system.
“Mr Governor has approved it. He approved that the policy of bringing in First Class graduates into the Edo State Civil and Public Service be approved. He believes that the policy will help the State bring in top quality talents into the system.
“It is not just bringing them in but also retaining them because retaining them is one of the major challenges facing the programme.
“Mr. Governor is intentional about bringing them in and retaining these top level talents in the service. The Governor is using this medium to urge all First Class graduates from Edo extraction across all universities in Nigeria and abroad to come over as they will have automatic employments. We are looking at the younger graduates from 2020, but Mr. Governor may extend that.
“We are happy about this and appreciate the Governor because through this, the service will have quality talents in the system.
“For everyone in that programme, they are moved round various Ministries, Departments and Agencies and plans are also on to move them to the private sector to gather more experiences after which they bring will such experiences to bear, to improve the system, to contribute to the development of the State.
“Sustainability depends on you and me since the political will is there and I am happy because it is the direction of government. We are partnering with Edo Innovate to ensure improvement in the programme.
Signed:
Fred Itua,
Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor
November 28, 2024.
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