Abakaliki – The Ebonyi State government has suspended a permanent secretary with the state Ministry of Power and Energy, Godwin Nwankwo, and Governor Umahi’s Special Assistant on Public Utility, Emmanuel Nwangbo.
The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Uchenna Orji, stated this at a press briefing in Abakaliki.
He stated further that the Federal Government released the sum of N1.5 billion Ecology Fund to the state for the landslide at Ogwuma Edda.
“Exco received a report on the persistent theft of diesel meant for Streetlights handled by the Ministry of Power and Energy and noted the disturbing volumes of diesel that have been lost in the hands of the persons involved in the business of streetlight.
“Exco, therefore, resolved that all concerned in the business of the streetlight supervision in the state be investigated by the Department of State Security Service (DSS) to unmask the perpetrators.
“The Head of Service was further directed to cause a thorough investigation of the ministry’s staff involved in the theft of diesel and take appropriate actions as required by the rules of the Civil Service.
“Meanwhile, exco approved the suspension from office of the two persons who are directly responsible for the supervision of streetlights under the Ministry of Power namely, permanent secretary, Godwin Nwankwo of the Ministry of Power and Energy, and the special assistant to the governor on Public Utility, Emmanuel Nwangbo,” he said.
