The governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, on Friday announced the suspension of the state Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Emmanuel Uguru, over alleged official negligence and dereliction of duty.
Mr Umahi also suspended Obianuju Alo, his Senior Special Assistant on Education, over similar offence of negligence and dereliction of duty.
This is contained in a statement signed by Kenneth Ugbala, the Secretary to the State Government, and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki.
According to the statement, Messrs Uguru and Alo are to proceed on one month working suspension with immediate effect.
“The Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Chief Emmanuel Uguru, and SSA to the governor on Education, Dr Obianuju Alo, are hereby directed to proceed on one month working suspension, with immediate effect.
“The working suspension is as a result of negligence and dereliction of duty; hence all concerned are requested to take note and ensure strict compliance to this directive,” the statement read in part.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Mr Umahi had earlier in the day suspended Emmanuel Obasi, his principal secretary, for dereliction of duty.
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