By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the immediate removal from office of the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam.

The governor also directed Mbam to hand over all government property in his possession, including his official vehicle, to the Secretary to the State Government.

He was further directed to transfer his responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works.

The directive was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor.

The governor assured residents of the state that his administration remained focused on delivering effective governance and improving public infrastructure.