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ANAMBRA HOS PROBES ALLEGED EXTORTION OF DEFUNCT AGENCY STAFF, INVITES PETITIONS FROM AFFECTED EMPLOYEES
By MaryAnn Chukwuma
The Anambra State Head of Civil Service, Ngozi Anuli Iwouno, Esq., mni, has constituted an Investigation Committee to probe allegations of extortion reportedly perpetrated against staff of the defunct Anambra State Water Corporation and Anambra State Environmental Protection Agency (ANSEPA), while inviting affected staff to submit petitions.
The disclosure was made in a release issued and signed on July 28, by the Head of Civil Service, Ngozi Anuli Iwouno, Esq., mni.
According to the release, staff members of the two defunct agencies who were allegedly compelled to pay money to any individual or group in connection with matters relating to their employment, entitlements or any related official process have been invited to submit written petitions.
The petitions should clearly state the details of the alleged extortion and be addressed to the Secretary, Investigation Committee, Director, IRS/RAPID Department, Office of the Head of Service, Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka.
The office stated that all petitions must reach the Office of the Head of Service on or before the close of work on August 5.
Affected staff members were also advised to attach copies of any relevant evidence or supporting documents to enable the Committee to conduct a thorough, fair and objective investigation.
The Anambra State Government assured petitioners that all submissions would be treated with the utmost confidentiality, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability and justice in the public service.
The Head of Civil Service encouraged all affected staff to take advantage of the opportunity to provide credible information that would assist the Committee in establishing the facts, holding those found culpable accountable and strengthening integrity within the state's public service.
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