Ebonyi Governor David Umahi has suspended the State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Mr Okechukwu Orlando Nweze for allegedly lacking the ability to discharge his duty effectively.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kenneth Ugbala made this known in a statement, on Wednesday.
According to Ugbala, "the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, has directed indefinite suspension of Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Okechukwu Orlando Nweze with effect from June 15th 2022, for his inability to discharge his duty effectively."
The SSG further stated: "In the light of the above, Mr Orlando Nweze has hereby directed to hand over all government property in his possession to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance and Economic Development before the close of work on Wednesday 15th June 2022.
"Please, ensure strict compliance with this directive."
