Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has sacked the permanent secretaries and workers appointed by his predecessor Samuel Ortom on the eve of his exit.
The order was contained in a statement by Mr Alia’s spokesperson, Tersoo Kula, on Wednesday.
Alia ordered the affected persons to comply with the order immediately.
The order affected those employed from May 2022 to date.
“All those who have retired but are yet to vacate their offices or duty post either because of extension or contract appointment are to proceed on retirement forthwith.
“All civil servants due for retirement but are yet to tender their letters of retirement or notice of retirement should do so forthwith and proceed on retirement immediately.
“All civil servants and or persons appointed Permanent Secretaries from the month of January 2023 to date should revert to their previous positions forthwith,” he stated.
The governor further ordered that, “the postings and transfers made in the state civil service from October 2022 to date are hereby nullified.”
“The affected staff should revert to their former ranks, or stations or offices with immediate effect,” he added.
