The Ebonyi Government on Wednesday suspended Mr. Godwin Nwankwo, Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Power and Energy over alleged persistent theft of diesel meant for streetlights.
The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Uchenna Orji made this known while briefing newsmen at the end of the state Executive Council (EXCO) meeting.
Orji claimed that Mr. Emmanuel Nwangbo, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Utilities, had also been suspended over the same issue.
“The council approved the suspension of both officials who were directly responsible for the streetlight supervision under the ministry.
“The council also received report of the persistent diesel theft; and noted the disturbing volumes of the product lost to persons involved in the business of streetlights.
“Members therefore resolved that those involved in the streetlight supervision be investigated by the Department of State Security (DSS) to unmask the perpetrators.
“The state of Head of Service was directed to thoroughly investigate the ministry’s staff involved in the theft; and take appropriate actions as required by the civil service rules,” he said.
