The governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang, nullified some “indiscriminate and irregular” employment in the State and Local governments made by Simon Lalong, his predecessor.
This was announced in a statement on Thursday in Jos by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere.
The statement said all appointments into the State Civil Service made from 1st October 2022 to date have been suspended with effect from the same date subject to review in line with due process.
The statement reads: “In light of the apparent flagrant abuse of Public Service Rules, non adherence to due process, indiscriminate and irregular employment in the State and Local Governments by the immediate past administration, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has directed as follows:
“All appointments into the State Civil Service made from 1st October 2022 to date are hereby suspended with effect from same date subject to review in line with due process.
“All those who have retired but are yet to vacate their offices or duty posts either because of extension or contract appointment are to hand over any Government property in their possession and vacate office immediately.
“All Civil Servants due for retirement but are yet to tender their letters of retirement or notice of retirement should do so forthwith and proceed on retirement immediately.
“All Civil Servants and or persons appointed Permanent Secretaries from the month of January 2023 to date should revert to their previous positions forthwith.
“Other measures and steps towards strengthening and building a result oriented Civil Service will be taken in due course.”
