Nigerian Governor pretends to delay then lavishly gifts three hardworking staff Luxury SUVs

By Jethro Ibileke

In a hands-on demonstration of his administration’s emphasis on accountability and excellence in public service, Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo on Friday rewarded three outstanding Government House staff members with brand new SUVs after secretly observing their work ethic.

Governor Okpebholo, who assumed office on November 12, 2024, described the gesture in a detailed post on X as a way to recognise discipline, commitment, and integrity among civil servants.

He revealed that he had deliberately delayed his schedule to monitor whether any staff would leave early, noting that none did.

“Luck met preparation,” he wrote, adding that the test confirmed their consistent early arrivals and late departures without cutting corners.

“I rewarded three outstanding staff with brand new SUVs because hard work must be seen and appreciated,” Okpebholo stated.

“When you serve Edo State with discipline, commitment and integrity, someone is watching. Yes, even the Governor. This is my little way of saying thank you and encouraging everyone to keep giving their best. We are here to serve Edo people and excellence will always be rewarded,” he added.

The announcement, accompanied by photographs showing the presentation of the vehicles, aligns with Okpebholo’s recurring theme of “Practical Governance” and his administration’s “A New Edo Has Risen” mantra.

The governor frequently uses the slogan to signal a shift toward improved service delivery, security, infrastructure, and efficiency under what he has termed the SHINE agenda.

The governor’s post has garnered significant engagement, reflecting public interest in stories of reward and accountability in a state with a history of intense political competition.