Governor Nwifuru Suspends Three Commissioners For Absenteeism

His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has taken decisive action by suspending three commissioners for failing to attend the State Executive Council meeting without prior permission.

The affected officials are: Hon. Solomon Azi – Commissioner for Grants and Donor Agencies, Rt. Hon. Victor Uzoma Chukwu – Commissioner for Environment and Hon. Barr. Ikeuwa Omebe – Commissioner for Rural Development

As part of the suspension, Governor Nwifuru has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all privileges attached to their offices for the duration of the suspension.

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This move underscores the administration’s commitment to discipline, accountability, and dedication to duty in Ebonyi State.

Meanwhile, the state governor, Francis Nwifuru has sacked two advicers for alleged gross misconduct.

The affected officials are Mr. Nnannna Nwangele -Special Assistant to the Governor on Airport Security, and Mr. Felix Okemini – Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security (Ebonyi North).

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Grace Umezurike announced the sack in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement ordered the affected officials to handover all government properties in their possession to the Secretary to Ebonyi State Government, not later than 4pm today March 18, 2025.

“The officers should, henceforth not be seen anywhere around Government House or participate in any Government activity”, the statement added.

The sack comes less than 24 hours after the governor suspended three Commissioners for absenteeism.