The governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his special adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for unauthorized fundraising related to an upcoming oil and gas summit in the state.
The Secretary to the state government, Umar Ikhilor, while confirming this on Tuesday, July 29 stated that the governor also announced the immediate cancellation of the planned summit, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 7.
Ikhilor said, “Due to the breach, the proposed summit is suspended, and Isere is directed to refund all monies collected from donors for the event.
“Prospective donors are hereby advised to stop all dealings with the suspended adviser.”
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