Edo Chief of Staff Conducts Familiarisation Tour of Government House Departments - By Abdul-Kadir Abdullah

 

Hon. Yakubu O. Musa, JP, the Chief of Staff, Edo State has embarked on a familiarisation tour of key departments within the Edo State Government House, as a follow-up to an earlier interactive meeting with staff members held in his office last Friday, February 6, 2026.

The tour, which comes days after the familiarisation meeting, was aimed at deepening engagement with departments under the Governor’s Office and strengthening coordination for improved service delivery. 

Speaking during the tour, the Chief of Staff said the exercise was necessary to consolidate discussions from last Friday’s meeting and foster closer working relationships with staff.

He noted that the visit was a deliberate and strategic step to gain firsthand understanding of the various departments under the Governor’s Office, emphasizing that effective governance requires close collaboration, synergy, and shared purpose. According to him, this familiarisation is essential as the administration works collectively to strengthen institutional efficiency, enhance service delivery, and drive the Governor’s vision of a responsive, efficient, and people-centred government for Edo State.

During the visit, the Chief of Staff met with personnel across various units to better understand their operations, challenges, and expectations.

He was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Government House and Protocol, Mrs. E. I. Sede; the Director of Shared Services,Government House and Protocol, Mrs. Caroline, and the Public Relations Officer, Governor's Office, Jimoh Akande, alongside other senior officials.

Departments visited included the Press Unit, Gold Mine, Drivers’ Unit, Government House Stores, Medical Unit, Police Kitchen, and the Office of the Special Advisers which includes Health, Projects among others.

The follow-up visit underscores the Chief of Staff’s commitment to hands-on leadership, teamwork, and efficient coordination in advancing the programmes and priorities of the Okpebholo administration

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