Ebonyi Governor Suspends Two Commissioners

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has approved the indefinite suspension of the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, and the Commissioner for Infrastructure Development for Concession, Engr. Ogbonnaya Obasi Abara, over alleged dereliction of duties.

The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a public service statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Monday Uzor.

According to the statement, the affected commissioners are to hand over all government property in their possession, including their official vehicles, to the Secretary to the State Government without delay.

The governor directed that the handover process be completed immediately in line with standard administrative procedures.

No further details were provided regarding the specific nature of the alleged dereliction of duties.

The development is part of ongoing efforts by the state government to ensure accountability and efficiency in public service delivery.

The statement was dated February 28, 2026.