Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed an urgent review of the state’s electronic governance platform following concerns over its control and security.
In a statement signed by Secretary to the State Government Umar Musa Ikhilor, it was revealed that the platform is currently operated from the backend by unidentified non-state actors, leaving the state government with no administrative control.
This situation poses a significant data security threat and raises concerns about the integrity of the governance structure.
The statement dismissed rumors circulating on social media that the Okpebholo administration had shut down the platform initiated by the previous government, clarifying that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies would continue using the system during the review.
Governor Okpebholo emphasized the importance of regaining administrative control and restoring institutional memory within the e-governance framework to ensure the state is not reliant on external actors.
The review aims to safeguard sensitive data and strengthen the state’s governance infrastructure.
