Bauchi State Head of Civil Service, Dr. Liman Bello has summoned 11 permanent secretaries and directors of some ministries in the state to report to his office tomorrow, Thursday for failure to report to duty after new Year’s break.
Dr. Liman Bello made this known while addressing newsmen in his office today.
He said the summoned came after an unscheduled visit to the affected Ministries to access resumption to duty by workers. He expressed disappointment with the poor turnout of civil servants to their duty posts.
The Head of Service who began the unscheduled visit by 8:44 in the morning, went round the Ministries of Religious Affairs and Community Relation as well of that of Agriculture, where only a director, deputy director and some other staff turned out for duty among all the eleven ministries visited.
The Head of Service reaffirmed government’s resolve to ensure that due process was adhered to in public service in line with international standard for effective implementation of government’s policies and programmes.
WikkiTimes reports that accountability among civil servants in Nigeria remains low, as many workers defy due process and adherence to rule of engagement in the service.
Dr. Liman said Bauchi state government was determined to change the culture and ensure attitudinal change among the entire civil servants in the state.
he said their effort has started yielding positive result, adding that measures would be taken to sustain the tempo.
Dr. Liman Bello appealed to civil servants to justify their salaries by reporting to duty as expected, saying it will encourage government to improve their welfare
