Professor Kenneth Kalu, who assumed the position of Secretary to the Abia State Government early this week, is taking a proactive stance in ensuring accountability and proper use of public resources in the state.
This comes as Kalu has commenced recovery of
properties diverted by appointees in the immediate past administration of
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.
He issued a directive to the former officials
to return all government properties currently in their possession or face the wrath
of the new administration of Governor Alex Otti.
The directive includes the return of
vehicles, gadgets, and other assets that were provided to the officials during
their tenure.
The directive carries a deadline of June 6,
2023, warning that appropriate legal action would be taken against those who
fail to comply.
“It has come to the knowledge of the State
Government that some Government officials, including appointees of the past
administration, are still holding on to Government properties, such as
vehicles, generators, laptops and other assets.
“Anyone who is in possession of Government
properties is hereby directed to return such to the Office of the Secretary to
the State Government, on or before 4pm on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, and obtain
necessary acknowledgement from the SSG’s Office,” Kalu stated on Saturday.
In a ceremony on May 29, 2023, Otti was
inaugurated as the new Governor of Abia State.
Amidst a palpable atmosphere of optimism and
renewed hope, the inauguration marked a significant turning point for the
people of Abia, as they anticipate progress, development, and effective
governance under the new administration.
Otti, an economist and former banking
executive, ended 17-year reign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when he
won the March 18 governorship election that was characterized by a dramatic
collation of results.
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