LAFIA – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed deep concern over what he described as a growing trend of indiscipline among some local government workers who abandon their duty posts and relocate to urban areas while still drawing salaries.
Speaking during the inauguration of the Nasarawa State Local Government Service Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Governor Sule issued a stern warning that such practices would no longer be tolerated.
“I noticed with dissatisfaction that some local government workers only have their names on the payroll, yet they have relocated to the city without rendering any service. This must stop if we want to make meaningful progress,” the governor stated.
He emphasized that his administration is committed to repositioning local government councils in line with the constitutional provision granting them full autonomy. Sule charged the newly inaugurated Local Government Service Commission to drive this vision by ensuring accountability and efficient service delivery at the grassroots level.
In a related development, the governor also addressed the issue of corruption in the recruitment of teachers. He cautioned public officials and political appointees against meddling in the ongoing teacher recruitment exercise, aimed at strengthening the state’s education sector.
Sule revealed that 1,500 new teachers will be hired to fill vacancies in both primary and secondary schools across the state. He disclosed that experts have been contracted to oversee the recruitment process to ensure only qualified candidates are selected.
“We are committed to hiring competent teachers who will help drive our education agenda. Let me be clear: any form of interference in this process will not be tolerated,” he warned.
He called on eligible applicants to take advantage of the recruitment exercise, rather than lament joblessness from the comfort of their homes.
Governor Sule urged the newly inaugurated officials to discharge their duties with integrity, discipline, and a sense of patriotism.
“Public service is a public trust. You must serve the people with the fear of God and place public interest above personal gain,” he concluded.
