The Anambra state government has suspended the Head of Local Government Administrator in Nnewi South and four directors for absconding from work without permission.
The chairman, Anambra State Local Government Service Commission, Vin-Ifeanyi Ezeaka, who stated this in a media chat, said the suspended four directors were Head of Department (HoD) Works, HOD Agric, HOD Environment and the Council’s Internal Auditor.
Ezeaka said the suspended council officials aside from absenting themselves from duty without permission were unable to effectively manage the 100 staff of Nnewi South local government council.
He added that suspension of the officers followed an on-the-spot-check and attendance monitoring exercise he embarked on to Nnewi South on 29th April, 2025.
“As at eleven 0’clock in the morning, the suspended officers have not reported to work, and out of the total staff strength 109 staff, only 24 workers were present at their duty posts. Next time, we will not hesitate to wield the big stick on erring officers,” he added.