Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, haa dissolved the Governing Boards of two State-owned institutions namely, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, and Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo.
Chairmen and members of the affected Boards, were directed to hand over all government property in their possession to the Vice-Chancellor and the Provost respectively, before close of work on Tuesday.
The dissolution of the boards was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kenneth Ugbala, on the state-owned radio station, the Ebonyi State Broadcasting Corporation, on Tuesday.
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He said: “In furtherance of the effort of Ebonyi State Government to enthrone efficiency in service delivery, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr Dr. David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, has approved the dissolution of the Ebonyi State University Governing Council and the Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo Governing Board with immediate effect.
“Consequently, the Chairmen and members of the affected Council and Board are directed to hand over all government property in their possession to the Vice-Chancellor and the Provost respectively before the close of work on Tuesday, 24th November, 2020.
“Copies of the handover notes should be submitted to the Secretary to the State Government/Coordinating Commissioner without delay.
“All concerned are to ensure strict compliance, please.”