Panel Of Inquiry: Abia Gov Suspends HoS, Permanent Secretaries, Makes New Appointment

The Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti,has directed the immediate suspension of the Head of Service (HOS) and all Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service.

This was contained in statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Kazie Uko.

The suspension did not affect John Pedro Iroakasi – Clerk of the House and Mrs. Uzoamaka G. Uche Ikonne – Solicitor General.

The statement further directed Lady Joy Maduka, Director, Ministry of Education to act as Head of Service (HOS).

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Press Release

GOVERNMENT OF ABIA STATE

ABIA SUSPENDS PERMANENT SECRETARIES, HEAD OF SERVICE, APPOINTS ACTING HOS

Following the inauguration of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Properties and Funds belonging to Abia State Government, the Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has directed the immediate suspension of the Head of Service (HOS) and all Permanent Secretaries in the State civil service.

Consequently, the Governor has approved the appointment of Lady Joy Maduka, Director, Ministry of Education, as Acting Head of Service (HOS).

All the Permanent Secretaries, except the following:

1. John Pedro Iroakazi – Clerk of the House;
2. Mrs. U. G. Uche Ikonne – Solicitor General

are by this notice directed to hand over to the most senior Director in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

This directive takes immediate effect.

SIGNED:
Kazie Uko
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
Abia State