Plateau Governor sacks 7 permanent secretaries, demotes 9 others

September 7, 2015 Babatunde Ojetola

As part of activities marking his 100 days in office, the Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has retired seven permanent secretaries from the civil service, and appointed 12 new ones.

The new appointees are Stephen Gadong, Thomas Chollom, Moses Nwan, Cornelius Shiolbial, Samuel Ngumar, Sani Mavo, Henry Laankwap, Gwatau Abel, Ambrose Zwalnuang, James Giwa, James Yilnaan, and Julia Wuyep.

(Premium Times)

The governor also reversed the appointment of 9 people who were promoted permanent secretaries by his predecessor.

A statement by the state’s Head of Service, Hulda Fwangchi, through the office of the Director of Press to the Governor, Saturday, noted that the appointments made were with immediate effect. It also said those relieved of their appointments should proceed on immediate retirement.

Those sacked from office include Simon Pam, Habila Dung, Julie Anpe, Bankat Tokkes, Mustapha Galadima, Ruth Biangten, and Isaac Wadak, the Permanent Secretary at the Finance Ministry.

According to the statement, the governor’s action was part of recommendations made by a transition committee, which had earlier indicted his predecessor, Jonah Jang.

The transition committee also said the immediate past governor misappropriated N222.3 billion of state funds.

The head of service stated that, “Government wants to use this medium to appreciate those retired for their years of service to the government and people of Plateau and wish them well in their future endeavours.”