Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has appointed 192 special assistants for grassroots governance.

This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie.

Ogie revealed that the appointees were nominated and screened at the wards before their names were submitted to the state government for the appointment.

He said the appointees were picked from the 192 electoral wards in the state and that their appointments were a true reflection of the inclusive and participatory governance in the state.

However, the appointed Special Assistants are to have offices at their wards where they will help the state government connect with the people in the rural areas.

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