How Pastor Eno Jerry of NSPPD Influenced The Sacking Of Six Abia Civil Servants

Pastor Eno Jerry, the wife of pastor Jerry Eze of the NSPPD who currently serves as the Chairman of Abia state civil Service Commission, has announced the dismissal of six top civil servants in Abia state.

In a memo released on 4th of September which was signed by Pastor Eno Jerry, the dismissed top civil servants found guilty of salary padding over a long period of time.

The dismissed civil servants were staff at the Abia state Ministry of Justice and were indicted by an internal audit which unraveled they have been manipulating payroll for their personal gains at the expense of the state’s treasury.

The dismissed civil servants are:

1. Mr. Dickson Uche Eze – Principal Accountant (SGL 12)

2. Mrs. Esther Emeruwa – Senior Accountant (SGL 10)

3. Mrs. Ijeoma Jonathan – Chief Executive Officer (Accounts – SGL 14)

4. Mrs. Treasure Isinguzo – Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Accounts – SGL 13)

5. Mrs. Chioma Victoria Erondu – Principal Executive Officer (Accounts – SGL 12)

6. Mrs. Hannah Ezinne Eze – Senior Executive Officer (General Duties – SGL 09)

The dismissal of the six civil servants followed a thorough investigation by the Abia state civil service commission which arrived at the judgement after reviewing financial records and interrogating the accused.

Another accused, Mrs. Chioma Favour Madu was exonerated by thr commission as initial investigation revealed that she has reported overpayment as well as taken some steps to correct what she sensed as an error.

The Abia state government disclosed that those who were indicted will be handed over to the relevant agencies for prosecution in line with the country’s constitution.

The state governor, Alex Otti stated that the development is inline with his administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency in public service. He explained that the committee of inquiry will extend their investigation to other ministries necessary to curb corruption in the state’s civil service.

The governor thereafter enjoined those serving in the Abia state public sector to remain committed, showing integrity in their duties. He also encouraged them not to hesitate in reporting suspicious acts by co-workers to the confidential channels.