Okpebholo gave the directive in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Fred Itua, in Benin.
He warned that non-compliance by commercial banks as well as heads of ministries, departments and agencies would result in severe penalties.
He also ordered the reversal of the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to its old name —- Ministry of Works —-with immediate effect.
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The governor cited what he called lack of completed bridges or significant road projects as a justification for changing the ministry of roads and bridges back to ministry of works.
The governor directed immediate implementation and reflection of the new name across official documents and platforms.