Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension of the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof.Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa, and the State Project Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project, Mrs.Ikpikhumi Betsy Aghaku.The government cited an official infraction as the reason for their suspension, though details remain undisclosed.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, directed the suspended officials to immediately hand over all documents, records, and government property related to the LPRES Project to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock Development.They were also ordered to report to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government for a debriefing.The government did not specify the nature of the infraction or provide a timeline for the suspension.

This action highlights internal disciplinary measures within the state government, raising questions about transparency and accountability in public service.

The suspension underscores the administration's efforts to enforce discipline, but the lack of clarity on the infraction has sparked speculation among officials and citizens.