Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Wednesday, swore-in the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, 24 hours after assuming office.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the appointees are: Musa Ikhilor (SSG), and Samson Osagie (Attorney-General).

Okpebholo charged the new appointees to help him achieve his vision for the state and ensure that the peopleā€™s interest comes first.

He advised them to put in their best for the development of the state.

ā€œI was voted to work and everybody should be ready to work. I carefully selected these appointees. They have a proven track record and integrity. During my campaigns, I promised to work with the best and that is what we have done with these appointments,ā€ he said.

Speaking shortly after their swearing-in, the SSG and the Attorney-General of the state, promised to help the governor drive meaningful changes and development in the state.