BY News Agency
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, has suspended Clement Nweke, the commissioner for housing and urban development, over alleged insubordination and dereliction of duty.
The commissioner’s suspension was announced in a statement issued by Kenneth Igwe, the secretary to the state government/coordinating commissioner, on Wednesday.
The suspension, according to the statement, is with immediate effect.
“The state Governor, David Umahi, has approved the indefinite suspension of Mr Clement Nweke, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development with immediate effect,” the statement reads.
“The suspension is as a result of insubordination and dereliction of duty.
“Consequently, Mr Nweke is directed to hand over all governmental property in his possession to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior officer in the ministry before the close of work on Wednesday, Aug. 11.”
The SSG urged the suspended commissioner to ensure strict compliance with the directive.
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