The Federal Government of Nigeria has described as ’embarrassing
to government’ the leaking of official state documents by public
officers, threatening to dismiss anyone found culpable of the
misconduct.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, (HOS) Dr
Folasade Yemi–Esan, gave the warning in a circular dated May 22nd,
but made public Monday by the Director of Information, Olawunmi
Ogunmosunle, in a statement.
Dr Yemi–Esan, noted in the circular that the federal government
is being embarrassed by leaks of its official documents, adding
that perpetrators will be sacked from the service.
The internal circular was addressed to the Chief of Staff to the
President, Office of the Vice President, Ministers, Secretary to
the Government of the Federation, Permanent Secretaries, and
Service Chiefs/Inspector-General of Police, among other
officials.
It stated:
‘The attention of the Office of the Head of Service of the
Federation has been drawn to the recent unfortunate unauthorised
disclosure of official documents on social media.
‘In some cases, official documents that have been minuted on,
are also leaked. This irresponsible and reckless action is an act
of serious misconduct, with a penalty of dismissal from service, as
provided for in Public Service Rules Nos. 030401 and 030402.
‘The ugly development is embarrassing to government and,
therefore, not acceptable. Any public officer caught engaging in
this act of serious misconduct, will be severely dealt with in
accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules.
‘Permanent Secretaries are to draw the attention of all their
staff to the contents of this circular and the consequences of
breaking the rules.’
The Federal Government of Nigeria has described as ’embarrassing
to government’ the leaking of official state documents by public
officers, threatening to dismiss anyone found culpable of the
misconduct.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, (HOS) Dr
Folasade Yemi–Esan, gave the warning in a circular dated May 22nd,
but made public Monday by the Director of Information, Olawunmi
Ogunmosunle, in a statement.
Dr Yemi–Esan, noted in the circular that the federal government
is being embarrassed by leaks of its official documents, adding
that perpetrators will be sacked from the service.
The internal circular was addressed to the Chief of Staff to the
President, Office of the Vice President, Ministers, Secretary to
the Government of the Federation, Permanent Secretaries, and
Service Chiefs/Inspector-General of Police, among other
officials.
It stated:
‘The attention of the Office of the Head of Service of the
Federation has been drawn to the recent unfortunate unauthorised
disclosure of official documents on social media.
‘In some cases, official documents that have been minuted on,
are also leaked. This irresponsible and reckless action is an act
of serious misconduct, with a penalty of dismissal from service, as
provided for in Public Service Rules Nos. 030401 and 030402.
‘The ugly development is embarrassing to government and,
therefore, not acceptable. Any public officer caught engaging in
this act of serious misconduct, will be severely dealt with in
accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules.
‘Permanent Secretaries are to draw the attention of all their
staff to the contents of this circular and the consequences of
breaking the rules.’