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Ebonyi gov suspends College of Education provost, bursar over alleged fraudulent recruitments

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has suspended indefinitely, Provost of the Ebonyi State College of Education Ikwo, Professor Benedict Mbam for recruiting more staff without following due process.

The governor also suspended indefinitely, Mr Azubike Ukaoma, the institution’s bursar, for complicity in the exercise and ordered both officers to immediately hand over to the next in rank in their offices.

The suspension notice was contained in a statement issued by Dr Kenneth Ugbala, Secretary to the State Government, on Wednesday.

“The recruitment did not follow due process stipulated by the state government.
All employment conducted by the institution’s management from 2019 till date are hereby nullified,” part of the statement read.

According to Umahi, the state government is struggling to pay the salaries of the institution’s workers, yet the management of the institution is employing more people.

“All concerned are directed to take note and ensure strict compliance with this directive.”

Tribune Online

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