Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, announced on Friday 30 January, 2026, he surprised some “hardworking” staff of the State Government House with brand new SUVs
The Governor said, he handed the vehicles to three “outstanding” staff because he believes “hard work must be seen and appreciated”.
He said, he decided to “pretend” to delay just to see if any of the staff would leave office early after noticing how they resume work early and then close late and “never cut corners”
The Governor was thankful they all passed the test and were rewarded accordingly.
Okpebholo announced: “Today, I decided to surprise some of our hardworking Government House staff and trust me, luck met preparation. I noticed how they come early, close late and never cut corners, so I pretended to delay just to see who would run away early.
“Thankfully, nobody missed their blessing.I rewarded three outstanding staff with brand new SUVs because hard work must be seen and appreciated.”
He said, the SUV reward is his “little” way of expressing his gratitude to the staff, as well as, encouraging everyone to work hard, and that, he is watching and will reward “excellence”.
Governor Okpebholo said: “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.”
Monday Okpebholo took office as Governor of Edo State in November 2024. He was the Senator that represented Edo Central senatorial district from 2023 to 2024.
Okpebholo, under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeated Asue Ighodalo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) in the Edo State Gubernatorial Election to emerge Edo Governor.
