Ebonyi State: Tension as Gov Nwifuru Orders Appointees to Submit Official Vehicles for Inspection

Palpable and tension have gripped appointees in Ebonyi state as Governor Francis Nwifuru has ordered them to submit all official vehicles at their disposal for inspection.

A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Grace Umezuruike, on Thursday, directed commissioners, special assistants, senior special assistants, permanent secretaries, and members of boards and commissions to submit their vehicles for physical inspection.

The statement, which came at the instance of Governor Nwifuru, also ordered the SSG to forward the names of those who failed to comply with the directive to him.

“His Excellency, our dear Governor, Right Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has directed that all government officials who have been allocated one or more vehicles, be it an official or utility vehicle or both, should physically present the vehicle/s to the office of the SSG.

According to the SSG, “Principal officers and commissioners are expected to present their official vehicles tomorrow, Friday, 8/8/25, between 10 am and 12 noon at the premises of the SSG.

“SSAs and permanent secretaries are to make their presentation on Saturday, 9/8/25, at the same time and venue, while SAs, boards, commissions, and others will take their turn on Monday, 11/8/25, at the same time and venue.

“His Excellency also directed that names of those who fail to present their cars be compiled and sent to him.”

SOURCE: PUNCH