Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has threatened to reprimand, chastise, query and where necessary discipline any Commissioner who goes contrary to the agenda of the government and indeed extant public service rules.
The governor who issued the threat during the swearing-in of 23 newly appointed Commissioners at that Government Houses Little Rayfield in Jos, said he expected nothing less than loyalty, commitment, probity and accountability to the development plans within the three pillar policies of the administration.
” I will therefore not hesitate to reprimand, chastise, query and where necessary discipline by removal from office, any of you who goes contrary to the agenda of our Rescue Government and indeed extant public service rules.
“Certainly, to fulfil the challenges of leaving a lasting legacy, you need every support from all and sundry. However, without prejudice to your different affiliations and the right to demand quality service and good governance, let me specially plead that relations, friends and party loyalists should not exert unnecessary pressures on your wards as these could easily derail them and have negative effects on their effective performances in service delivery” he said
The Governor who said the administration has so much to do within the short time available added that the government is very ambitious in marketing Plateau to the World as the most favourable destination for investment and true home of peace and Tourism that it is.
Said he: “As we consolidate on the peace we have restored to Plateau State, we hope to generate more revenues to complete ongoing projects, continue implementing our legacy projects as well as create more jobs for our teeming youths and women.
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“This is why we have engaged a reputable Firm of Professionals to not only advise us on how to increase our revenue base but also work with our Revenue Generating Agencies through the process. I urge all and sundry to cooperate with these Agencies in accomplishing positive results”.
He disclosed that the state government will soon hold an Economic and Investment Summit, which will also assist the administration to change the trajectory of Plateau to an investment destination of choice.
He directed the State Ministry of Works to immediately implement a zero tolerance to pot holes in the State, particularly in urban roads to prevent them from further damage as well as enhance the convenience of motorists.
To ensure consistency and faithful implementation of projects and programmes of government, the governor pointed out that Project Monitoring and Result Delivery Unit to be headed by the Chief of Staff has been created in line with the recommendations of the State Strategic Development Plan adding that the unit is to ensure that the state gets value for money and to track the implementation of all Projects and Programmes.
He added that stakeholders including Government Functionaries, Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders, Party Leaders and Supporters, Women, Youths, Organized Labour and Civil Society, shall enjoy the unlimited privilege of actively participating in this great enterprise of building a prosperous and progressive State
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