Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has removed the state Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, from office with immediate effect.
The development was contained in a public service announcement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, on Saturday.
According to the statement, Nwifuru directed Mbam to hand over all government property in his possession, including his official vehicle, to the Secretary to the State Government.
He was also instructed to transfer his responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works.
“The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, FNIOB, FCAI, GGCEHF, has directed the immediate removal from office of the Honourable Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam,” the statement read.
The governor did not give any reason for the commissioner’s removal.
The development comes amid criticism of the administration over delays in some of its ongoing construction projects across the state.
However, the governor assured residents that his administration remained focused on delivering effective governance and improving public infrastructure.
With Mbam’s removal, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works is expected to oversee the ministry’s affairs pending further directives from the state government.