Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended three commissioners from his cabinet due to their unapproved absence from official duties.
The affected commissioners are Solomon Azi (Grants and Donor Agencies), Victor Chukwu (Environment), and Ikeuwa Omebe (Rural Development). The suspension was announced by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor, during a briefing on the outcomes of the executive council meeting.
According to Okpor, the governor had issued a strong warning against absenteeism and a lackadaisical attitude towards work among public servants. The three commissioners were suspended for one month without pay and will be stripped of all privileges associated with their offices during the suspension period.
This move is seen as a crackdown on absenteeism and a push for greater accountability among public officials. In addition to the suspensions, Governor Nwifuru also directed all contractors handling government projects in the state to accelerate their work in line with contractual agreements.
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The governor cautioned that the government would not hesitate to use all legal measures to ensure compliance. The suspensions and warnings are part of Nwifuru’s efforts to promote a culture of accountability and transparency in his administration. The governor has made it clear that he will not tolerate absenteeism or lackadaisical attitudes among public officials.
The development has been welcomed by many in the state, who see it as a positive step towards promoting good governance and accountability. However, others have expressed concerns about the impact of the suspensions on the functioning of the state government.
Despite these concerns, Governor Nwifuru remains committed to his vision of a more accountable and transparent government. The suspensions and warnings are just the latest in a series of measures aimed at promoting good governance in Ebonyi State.
