By; MKPUMA ENYINNA, Abakaliki
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has approved the immediate suspension of the Permanent Secretary in charge of the Ministry of Power and Energy, Engr.Godwin Nwankwo and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Utilities, Mr Emmanuel Nwangbo over alleged persistent theft of diesel meant for streetlights, handled by the Ministry of Power and Energy.
He noted the disturbing volume of diesel that have been lost in the hands of the persons involved in the business of streetlight and therefore, resolved that all concerned in the business of the streetlight supervision in the state be investigated by the Department of State Security Service with a view to unmasking 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 State Civil Service.
In the light of this, exco approved the suspension from office of the two persons who are directly responsible for supervision of streetlights under the Ministry of Power namely, Permanent Secretary (Permsec), Engr. Godwin Nwankwo, Ministry of Power and Energy, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Utility, Hon. Emmanuel Nwangbo.
