The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the promotion of 23 state workers for their dedication to duty in the state civil service.
Gov. Obaseki said the civil servants had been promoted to the next level in their civil service career in addition to a N500,000 cash prize each.
He said, “I have directed the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to promote you to the next level. Each of you will be given N500,000.
He stressed the need for a productive civil service, adding that the objective of the promotion/award scheme was to promote productivity.
The state Head of Service, Mrs. Gladys Idahor, praised the governor for sustaining a harmonious relationship with workers in the state and rewarding workers` diligence.