Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Omoun Perez, along with other officials involved in the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The suspension, as conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, also includes the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Bennett Agamah; Assistant Director of Agricultural Engineering, Oki Yintareke; and Chief Accountant, Gabriel Idiatacheko.
They have been directed to proceed on compulsory leave until further notice, in accordance with civil service regulations.
The decision comes following a review of the implementation of the Greenhouse project by the state Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The statement emphasized that these measures are necessary to facilitate an unimpeded investigation into the matter.
Governor Oborevwori has established a seven-member committee, chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, to investigate the alleged infractions related to the management of the Greenhouse project.
The committee is tasked with thoroughly examining the claims and ensuring a fair and transparent investigative process.
It was clarified that the government’s actions are not an assumption of guilt but rather a precautionary step to maintain the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
The aim is to ensure that the inquiry is conducted without any potential for undue influence or bias.
The government’s commitment to upholding transparency and accountability in the management of public projects was underscored by this move.
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