The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Council, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, has directed the Head of Personnel (HPM) to conduct an immediate audit of staff and location of all personnel.
He gave the directive during an interactive session with the council community at Ogwashi-Uku where he called on staff and critical stakeholders of the council to justify the pay they receive and add value to their job responsibilities.
“As a matter of fact, I have directed the HPM to conduct a staff audit to uncover those who receive salaries but reside outside the shores of the country without justifiable legitimate grounds and authorisation,” he said.
“As a government, we will not abandon your welfare and fate, particularly in this critical time of ailing national economy. You will celebrate this Christmas as we have always done. You must complement my efforts to build a symbiotic collaboration that can drive meaningful transformation and prosperity.”
“As we are looking for sustainable solutions to step up the infrastructural facilities in the council area, we must also assert commitment and seriousness on stomach infrastructure. But what is unacceptable is dereliction of duty which i am against as a veteran staff of local government administration.
He urged the workers to strive diligently to put in their best in order to foster synergy that will drive his goals in line with the MORE Agenda of the state governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
He commended those whose commitment has helped in invaluable ways to move the council forward and frowned at those whose attitude to work does not justify the pay they collect.
Responding on behalf of the council community and staff, the Head of Personnel Management (HPM), Mr. Andrew Akaeze, pledged to implement the directive of verifying the staffs from next week Monday, while appealing to staffs to have a rethink on their dressing culture as it makes or mar the institution that employed them
Acknowledging the good gestures of the council chairman on a note of gratitude, the Clerk of Aniocha South Legislative Arm, Sir Greg Okolo agreed with the opinion of the council boss while applauding him for being responsive and sensitive to the plight of the staff.
The interactive session had the presence of the Treasurer of the local government council, Mrs. Felicia Oyibohoro; Secretary to the local government Council, Hon. Prince Tony Ebube, and supervisory councilors.
Others are principal aides to the chairman, various Heads of Department and the entire council community.
