Buhari sacks NECO registrar, 4 others
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of the appointment of Prof. Charles Uwakwe as the Registrar/Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council, NECO.
A statement yesterday by the Head, Information and Public Relations Division of NECO, Azeez Sani, said the President also approved the dismissal of four management staff from the services of the council for various offences.
It explained that the President’s action was conveyed in a letter dated 11th May, 2020 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Sonny Echono, on behalf of the Education Minister.”
The statement read: “ Uwakwe was accused of violating the Public Procurement Act (2007) and pursuant to PSR 030402 and part 1 schedule 4 (i) of NECO Establishment Act.
“After due consideration of the investigative panel on the allegation of unsatisfactory conduct levelled against you and some Management Staff of the Council, Mr. President in the exercise of his powers, has approved your removal as Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of National Examinations Council with effect from the date of your suspension from duty.
“The Former Registrar was directed to hand over all Government properties in his custody to the Acting Registrar of the Council.’’
“The affected officers are Mr. Bamidele Olure, Acting Director (Finance and Acounts), Dr. Shina Adetona, Head of Procurement Division, Mr. Tayo Odukoya, Deputy Director and Barr. Babatunde Aina, Head of Legal/Board matters.
The letter stated: “After due consideration of the Financial Report of the Review Committee, Mr. President has approved the recommendations as follows.
“Mr. Bamidele Amos Olure, Acting Director (Finance and Accounts), dismissal from the service with effect from the date of his suspension from office having been found guilty of financial impropriety and not qualified to Head the Finance and Accounts Department.
A statement yesterday by the Head, Information and Public Relations Division of NECO, Azeez Sani, said the President also approved the dismissal of four management staff from the services of the council for various offences.
It explained that the President’s action was conveyed in a letter dated 11th May, 2020 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Sonny Echono, on behalf of the Education Minister.”
The statement read: “ Uwakwe was accused of violating the Public Procurement Act (2007) and pursuant to PSR 030402 and part 1 schedule 4 (i) of NECO Establishment Act.
“After due consideration of the investigative panel on the allegation of unsatisfactory conduct levelled against you and some Management Staff of the Council, Mr. President in the exercise of his powers, has approved your removal as Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of National Examinations Council with effect from the date of your suspension from duty.
“The Former Registrar was directed to hand over all Government properties in his custody to the Acting Registrar of the Council.’’
“The affected officers are Mr. Bamidele Olure, Acting Director (Finance and Acounts), Dr. Shina Adetona, Head of Procurement Division, Mr. Tayo Odukoya, Deputy Director and Barr. Babatunde Aina, Head of Legal/Board matters.
The letter stated: “After due consideration of the Financial Report of the Review Committee, Mr. President has approved the recommendations as follows.
“Mr. Bamidele Amos Olure, Acting Director (Finance and Accounts), dismissal from the service with effect from the date of his suspension from office having been found guilty of financial impropriety and not qualified to Head the Finance and Accounts Department.
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