Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has issued a stern warning to Everlasting Secretaries and heads of Ministries, Departments, and Companies (MDAs) to forestall the looting of presidency properties by political appointees because the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led authorities approaches its finish.
Talking on the matter, Shaibu mentioned that any lacking belongings underneath their watch would lead to them being held accountable by the incoming administration.
He famous that the political appointees, whose tenure ends on 11 November, embrace the Secretary to the State Authorities, Chief of Workers, Commissioners, and varied Particular Advisers and Assistants.
WARNING TO PERMANENT SECRETARIES, HEADS OF MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND AGENCIES
As our administration ends in just a few weeks, I’ve issued a stern warning to Everlasting Secretaries, Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Companies (MDAs) to protect in opposition to the looting of presidency… pic.twitter.com/8TvciXHyFG
— Philip Shaibu (@HonPhilipShaibu) October 4, 2024
“As our administration ends in just a few weeks, I’ve issued a stern warning to Everlasting Secretaries, Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Companies (MDAs) to protect in opposition to the looting of presidency properties by political appointees, as they’d be held accountable by the incoming administration for any belongings lacking underneath their watch,” the Deputy Governor mentioned.
He confused that the accountability for safeguarding state property lies with the Everlasting Secretaries and administrators of MDAs, including that failure to behave may lead to critical penalties.
He additionally made it clear that eradicating government-owned objects or fastened properties is against the law and won’t be tolerated.
“Everlasting Secretaries and heads of MDAs have to be vigilant in safeguarding these belongings. Ought to they fail to take action, they are going to be chargeable for accounting for his or her inventories. It’s essential that each one political appointees additionally chorus from partaking in such actions, which may result in authorized bother,” Shaibu added.
The warning comes as the present Edo State administration prepares to transition, and the Deputy Governor’s feedback spotlight the significance of guaranteeing the secure handover of presidency belongings to the incoming authorities.