Nigerian Governor Orders Arrest And Prosecution Of Six Ministry Of Health Officials, The Reason Spells Out

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  • Ndukwe Ayansi and five others have been accused of selling and diverting materials intended for the state’s Ministry of Health
  • Governor Nwifuru exposed their activities when he personally witnessed a Toyota Dyana truck loading government documents from the Ministry of Health warehouse, prompting further investigation.
  • The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor, in a statement, disclosed that Nwifuru had ordered the arrest and prosecution of the persons

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has more than two years of reporting experience political parties and movements.

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest and prosecution of Ndukwe Ayansi and five others for allegedly selling and diverting material destined for the Ministry of Health.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor, made this known through a statement released to the press on Sunday, November 24.

According to the statement, the governor, on his way to inspect a project, saw a Toyota Dyana truck loading registers, books and other materials from the Ministry of Health warehouse.

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The items moved from the ministry’s warehouse included critical patient data, raising alarms about potential data security risks and identity theft.

According to Mr. Uzor, the governor’s chief press secretary, all the materials in question were sold illegally, without any approval from the state government.

Governor Nwifuru’s decision to involve law enforcement and the judiciary ensures that those involved in this breach of trust will face serious legal consequences.

“The governor rode in and made inquiries but was not satisfied with the answers. He investigated further and discovered that patient data registers, cards and a host of other documents had been placed in the vehicle.

“It was also discovered that all the documents were sold without government approval,” Uzor said.

Uzor said the suspects have been handed over to the police as investigations continue.

PremiumTimes and The Guardian confirmed the development in their publication on Monday, November 25.

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Ebonyi indigenes advise Governor Nwifuru

In another development Legit.ng reported that the Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) advised Governor Nwifuru‘s government to change course.

The group urged the government to address issues with factual and evidence-based details, rather than resorting to name-calling and abuse.

The AEISCID also advised the Nwifuru-led government to prioritize impactful projects that will positively impact the common man.

Source: Legit.ng