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Akwa Ibom: Gov Emmanuel Suspends LG Commission
By Ifiok Itiaba
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has directed the suspension of the board of the Unified Local Government Service Commission from office, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem announced on Friday evening.
According to the release, dated Friday, July 5, 2019, the suspension was followed the outcome of the audit report on unauthorised recruitment of persons into the Unified Local Government Service.
The statement read in part “His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel, Governor of Akwa Ibom State has approved the suspension from Office of Members of the Board of the Unified Local Government Service Commission till further notice.
“Consequently, the suspended Members are hereby directed to handover all Government property in their possession to the Permanent Secretary of the Commission.”
The governor had not long ago suspended the State Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Dr Valentine Attah from office following his alleged involvement in unauthorised recruitment of persons into the Unified Local Government Service.
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