Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has ordered the immediate suspension of the secretary and some directors of Dikwa Local Government Council of the state over alleged negligence and absence from duty.
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Key Highlights
- Governor Zulum suspended the Dikwa LG secretary and some directors over absence from duty.
- The directive came during a working visit to Dikwa on Friday.
- The director of primary healthcare and the education secretary were spared after being found at their posts.
- The Borno Local Government Service Commission was told to begin filling the vacant positions.
- Work on the nurses’ quarters at Dikwa General Hospital was halted over poor construction quality.
The governor gave the directive on Friday, during a working visit to Dikwa, where he reportedly discovered that several senior council officials were absent from their duty posts.
Zulum directed the affected officials to hand over their responsibilities to their respective assistants with immediate effect.
However, the director of primary healthcare and the education secretary were exempted from the suspension, after they were found at their duty posts during the governor’s visit.
The governor stressed the importance of accountability and commitment to public service, noting that residents depend on local government authorities for essential services.
“Residents depend on the local government for essential services. Senior officials must report for duty and carry out their responsibilities. Those who neglect their duties will face disciplinary action,” he said.
He also directed the Borno State Local Government Service Commission to compile the names of the affected officials and commence the necessary administrative procedures to fill the vacant positions to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
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Zulum halts work on Dikwa nurses’ quarters
In a related development, Governor Zulum has ordered the immediate suspension of construction work at the nurses’ quarters in Dikwa General Hospital over concerns about the quality of the project.
During the visit, the governor inspected ongoing projects at the general hospital, the nurses’ quarters and a mega primary school.
He expressed dissatisfaction with the standard of construction at the nurses’ quarters and directed that work be halted pending the engagement of another contractor.
Zulum said public projects must meet approved specifications and deliver safe, durable and functional facilities for the benefit of residents.
“Public funds must deliver buildings that are safe, durable and fit for use. Every contractor must meet the approved specifications. Those who fail to do so will be held accountable in accordance with the law,” he stated.
The governor further warned that contractors who fail to comply with contractual agreements and approved construction standards would face immediate sanctions.
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