August 5, 2025

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has lifted the suspension earlier placed on his commissioners, senior special assistants, special assistants, and 22 permanent secretaries.

Governor Nwifuru made the announcement in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, on Tuesday in which the governor also directed them to resume official duties immediately.

The Governor directed the commissioners, senior special assistants, special assistants, and permanent secretaries who were suspended on July 28, 2025, to resume official duties immediately.”

Recall that the governor, a week ago, suspended 81 government officials, including commissioners and permanent secretaries , for failing to attend an official government function.