Nigeria: Gov. Mutfwang Suspends All Appointments Into Plateau State Civil Service From 1st October, 2022

By Sunday Elijah

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has directed the suspension of all appointments made by the immediate past administration of former governor Simon Lalong into the state civil service from 1st October 2023.

The action was to address the abuse of Public Service Rules, non-adherence to due process, and indiscriminate and irregular employment in the State and Local Governments.

A statement by the spokesperson to the Governor of Plateau State, Gyang Bere, said all civil servants and persons appointed Permanent Secretaries from January 2023 to date should revert to their previous positions.

It also requested workers overdue for retirement to tender their disengagement letters and proceed on retirement.

“Other measures and steps towards strengthening and building a result-oriented Civil Service will be taken in due course.” The statement read.

The Statement in Full

In light of the apparent flagrant abuse of Public Service Rules, non adherence to due process, indiscriminate and irregular employment in the State and Local Governments by the immediate past administration, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has directed as follows:

1. All appointments into the State Civil Service made from 1st October 2022 to date are hereby suspended with effect from same date subject to review in line with due process.
2. All those who have retired but are yet to vacate their offices or duty posts either because of extension or contract appointment are to hand over any Government property in their possession and vacate office immediately.
3. 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.
4. All Civil Servants and or persons appointed Permanent Secretaries from the month of January 2023 to date should revert to their previous positions forthwith.
5. Other measures and steps towards strengthening and building a result oriented Civil Service will be taken in due course.

Gyang Bere

Director of Press and Public Affairs

(DOPA) to Plateau State Governor.