By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Chairman Anambra State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Barrister Vin-Ifeanyi Ezeaka, has suspended the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA) Nnewi South LGA and four Directors; HOD Works, HOD Agric, HOD Environment and the Council’s Internal Auditor, for absenting themselves from duty without permission and inability to effectively manage the 109 Staff members of Nnewi South Local Government Council.
In a release from the Information Management and Communications Unit, Local Government Service Commission, Awka, signed by DDI/PRO, LGSC, Awka, Agu Chidi, the Commission Chairman, Vin Ifeanyi Ezeaka, explained that the suspension of the officers followed an on-the-spot-check and attendance monitoring exercise he embarked on in Nnewi South on 29 April 2025.
Barrister Ezeaka revealed that as at 11:00 am on 29 April 2025, the suspended officers had not reported to work, and out of the total staff strength of 109 staff, only 24 workers were present at their duty posts.
The Commission boss frowned at the level of truancy and lateness in the local government system and enjoined workers to embrace attitudinal change, eschew poor attitude to work and be committed to their chosen career to justify their pay.
He warned that henceforth he would not hesitate to wield the big stick on erring officers, emphasizing that the governor of the state had done so much in the state and should be supported and encouraged, adding that the workers owed it as a duty to the Governor Soludo led administration to be punctual, dutiful, committed and supportive, even as he showered encomiums on the Governor, describing him as a go-getter and godsend to Anambra people.
