The major reason given for their suspension was their failure to attend a world HIV/AIDS event which included a four kilometre walk. According to the statement, the governor approved the suspension of the aides.
The affected officials include the Commissioner for Justice Mr Attah Ochinke, Commissioner for Finance Etim Takis Caifas, Commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs. Edak Iwuchukwu and the Commissioner for Social Welfare Mrs Patricia Endeley.
Others include the Commissioner for Environment Dr. Sandy Onor, Commissioner for Agriculture Mr. James Aniyom, Commissioner for Water Resources Mr Elemi Etowa, Special Adviser on Project Monitoring and Evaluation Mr Eja Dons Eseghe, Special Adviser on Tourism Mr Wilfred Usani, Special Adviser on Religious Affairs Eyo Okpo Ene, Special Adviser on Special Duties Mr. Fabian Okpa.
Also suspended are the Special Adviser, Forestry and Biodiversity Ntufam Gabe Odu-Oji, Special Adviser on Investment Dr. Gerald Adah, Special Adviser Political and Legislative Matters Mr. Fred Osim, Special Adviser Legal Mr Mark Obi, Special Adviser NGO Mrs. Margaret Johnson Ebokpo, Special Adviser on ICT Mr Odo Effiong, and Special Adviser on Mineral Resources Mr Effiong Bassey.
Others are the Special Adviser Strategy and Planning Prof. Idem Temple and Special Adviser on Debt Management Mrs Francisca Nkoyo Effiong. The statement directed the affected officers to hand over to their permanent secretaries or the most senior officer in their respective ministries, departments or agencies.
Source: Daily Trust
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