Ihedioha constitutes panel to review Okorocha’s appointments, recruitments

The governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has set up a
committee to view the appointments and recruitments made by his
predecessor, Rochas Okorocha.

A statement issued in Owerri, the state capital by the Secretary
to the State Governor, Uche Onyegucha said the committee would
investigate cases of officers who were unduly suspended or retired
from 2015 till date.

It also explained that the committee would evaluate the recent
appointments of Head of Service, Permanent Secretaries, Solicitor-
General, Accountant-General, and Heads of Extra-Ministerial
Departments made by the immediate past governor.

According to the statement, Okey Anyanwu would serve as the
chairman of the committee while, Chukwuma Nwachukwu, Ngozi
Onyirioha, Ihima Nmeregini, Bismarck Eziohuru, Justin Amafili and
Donatus Ibe would serve as members.

The statement revealed that the committee is expected, “To
evaluate the recent appointments of Head of Service, Permanent
Secretaries, Solicitor General, Accountant-General, and Heads of
Extra-Ministerial Departments.

“To examine all staff recruitment, command promotions, transfers
and secondments of officers without following due process – from
2015 to date, applying the Public Service Rules and
Regulations.

“To review all extensions of service period of retired officers
and contract appointments.

“To investigate cases of officers who were unduly suspended or
retired – from 2015 to date.”

The statement said that the Committee would be inaugurated on
Friday at the Government House in Owerri by the governor.

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