Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended 87 government officials, including 25 commissioners, 14 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), 24 Special Assistants (SAs), and 22 Permanent Secretaries (PSs), for failing to attend an important government function.
The suspension, announced on Monday, July 28, 2025, takes immediate effect, and the affected officials will observe a one-month working suspension without pay.
The 25 Commissioners include Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, Commissioner for Works.
Prof. Leonard Uguru, Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Mathew Nwobashi, Commissioner for Lands and Survey
Hon. Victor Chukwu, Environment Commissioner, Chief Oguzo – Offia Nwali
Other commissioners listed include Dr. Ben. Uruchi Odo, Dr. Donatus Ilang, Dr. Mrs Ngozi Obichukwu, and Hon. Stanley Ogbuewu
Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) (14), Hon. Bassey Chukwu, Mrs. Rose Ofoke, Mr. Kerian Ofoke, Hon. Anthony Nwegede
Other SSAs listed include Hon. Onu Nwonye, Mrs. Lilian Nwachkwu, and Hon. Pius Nwoga
Special Assistants (SAs), (24), Mr Mbam Emmanuel, Tobias Ogbonna, Easy Okike Uzo, Obinna Oko Enyim, Chima Nnachi Okoro.
Other SAs listed include Nwali Amechi, Dr. Sabinus Nwibo, and Okorie Jideofor
Permanent Secretaries (PSs), (22)
Dr. Lawrence Ezeogo, Dr. Isioma C Arunne-Inyang, Mrs Rose Ibe
Mrs Ogechi Nwobas, Mrs Anwu Theresa
Other PSs listed include Dr. Lynda Alo, Mr Monday Nkwuda, and Mrs Mary Ngozi Otozi
The governor suspended these officials due to their failure to attend a crucial government function, emphasizing the importance of discipline and accountability among public servants .
The suspended officials are barred from signing any official documents during the suspension period.
Commissioners are instructed to hand over to their respective Permanent Secretaries .
The suspension serves as a stern reminder of the administration’s expectations regarding attendance, duty, and professional conduct, reinforcing the governor’s commitment to enforcing administrative responsibility and commitment to duty.
