By Andrew Ajijah
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has warned government appointees in the state to live up to their oath of offices, or face immediate removal from office.
Governor Lalong gave the warning, on Monday, while swearing in 23 commissioners at the Government House in Jos, Plateau state.
In the words of Governor Lalong, “I will not hesitate to reprimand, chastise, query and where necessary discipline by removal from office, any of you (commissioners) who gose contrary to the agenda our rescue government and indeed extant public service.”
He charged the newly sworn-in commissioners to be up and doing in their respective ministries.
“There are many critical infrastructure and services that require urgent attention that I expect the new commissioner to immediately address.”
The governor of Plateau State particularly charged the commissioner for works to immediately tackle the increasing number portholes in the state, particularly within the state capital Jos.
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“I am directing the ministry of works to immediately implement a zero tolerance to portholes in the state, particularly in our urban roads to prevent them from further damage.”
The governor advised the new commissioners against reckless financial spending, the governor pledged to monitor final transaction of all his appointees.
“As part of our efforts to deepen transparency and ensure the prudent management of scarce resources, I have approved the setting up of a liquidity management committee.
“This will ensure that budgetary provisions and approvals, efficient financial management and adequate project financing are built into our government system.”
Former commissioner for Science and Technology, Pastor Dan Mangjan, was appointed commissioner for Information and communication.
While the immediate past Commissioner for Information, Hon. Yakubu Dati, is now Commissioner for Lands and Survey.
A lots of Plateau citizens, including the deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Idiris Maje, members Wase federal Constituency was present.
Chairman, Traditional Council of Chiefs and the Gbong Gwong Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, attended the swearing in ceremony of the commissioners.
