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The Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission has terminated the employment of at least 324 staff members.

According to DAILY POST, this termination was detailed in a three-paragraph statement dated December 1, 2025, and signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Commission, Hon. Ezehi MD Igbas and Mrs. Isoken Nehi-Olotu, respectively.

The signatories stated that the issuance of appointment letters to the affected staff was unauthorized, illegal, and invalid.

The statement reads, “This is to inform the general public that the recent issuance of employment letters to 324 individuals by the Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission was unauthorized, illegal, and invalid.

“As a result, all employment letters issued to the 324 individuals in relation to this matter by the Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission are null, void, and have no legal effect whatsoever.

“The Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission sincerely apologizes to all recipients of the unauthorized and illegal employment letters and deeply regrets any inconvenience caused to those affected by its actions,” it stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the staff members sacked?

The staff members were terminated due to the unauthorized and illegal issuance of their appointment letters by the Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission.

What does the commission say about the employment letters?

The commission stated that all employment letters issued to the affected individuals are null, void, and without any legal effect.

Has the commission issued any apology?

Yes, the commission has issued a sincere apology to all recipients of the unauthorized employment letters and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.