The Governor of Ebonyi State, Mr Francis Nwifuru, has suspended Uchenna Igwe, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters indefinitely.
He cited alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duty as reason for suspending the commissioner.
During a press briefing at the Government House in Abakaliki, Nwifuru revealed that Igwe failed to carry out an instruction related to Local Government pension payments by a council chairman.
The suspension takes effect immediately.
Meanwhile, this development is the latest in a series of disciplinary actions under Governor Nwifuru’s administration.
In recent weeks, three other commissioners overseeing Housing and Urban Development, Water Resources, and Health were also suspended for failing to meet their responsibilities.
Governor Nwifuru reaffirmed his commitment to accountability and delivering on his administration’s “people’s charter of needs.”
He stressed that his government will not tolerate negligence or misconduct from public officials, as he works toward achieving good governance for Ebonyi State.