…Urges Gov Nwifuru To Dissolve Cabinet
Obinna Uchendu Abakaliki
Members of the Ebonyi State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) have decried the slow pace of work at the Vanco Flyover Project, some road projects within the capital city the 2 Kilometer roads across the 13 local government area and some of the State Government Housing scheme under construction and rehabilitation.
In a communique issued at the end of it’s year’s media engagement, IPAC maintained that the engagement is aimed at accessing the 19 months of Governor Francis Nwifuru’s administration adding that the aim is also to provide a comprehensive overview of the governor’s performance, address concerns,and offer
constructive recommendations.
The IPAC Chairman who read the communique on behalf of the Council also expressed concern that some of the State Governor’s appointees are not doing enough in delivering on their duties to guarantee their continued stay in office and urged the State Governor to urgently reshuffle his cabinet or outrightly dissolve the cabinet.
They called on Governor Nwifuru to ensure effective supervision of his appointees as some of them are either being overwhelmed by the responsibilities of their offices or that they lack the capacities required for holding such offices.
“This is for transparency in governance and accountability in the management of public resources. We also call for the establishment of independent oversight bodies to monitor the implementation of projects and policies.
Mr. Nwaze said, “IPAC observe a very slow pace of work on the vanco flyover, some capital city streets and the 2 kilometer roads and even some of the State government’s house scheme construction and rehabilitation projects.
“We recommend that the speed in which the construction is going should be increase as that location in the State is one of the major accessing area of the public.
“IPAC observe that some of the state Government appointees are not doing enough in delivering their duties. We recommend that the State Governor should urgently reshuffle or outrightly dissolve his cabinet and select competent professionals that will be more diligent in implementing government policies and programs under better supervisions
“IPAC observe that 2024 budget practical implementation has an excellent rating. However we recommend that there’s still room for improvement so that the 2025 budget implementation should be more and better practically implemented.
The Council commended the State Governor for his PEOPLE’S CHARTER OF NEEDS programs as it’s positive impacts radiates round Ebonyi State adding that there is the need for more comprehensive investigations into the implementations of these different State government’s empowerment Schemes that are targeted at the most vulnerable segments of society, including rural communities.
“We are commending the State Governor for his leadership and commitment to maintaining peace and order within the state. There was recognition of his proactive approach to security, ensuring that citizens are safe and able to pursue their daily activities without fear.
“However, it was noted that sustained efforts are required to address emerging security challenges.
The Council also urge the present administration to put more efforts in the effective supervision of it’s projects to ensure the judicious use of public resources to guarantee that these projects meet their targets and truly benefit the people.
“We acknowledged the administration’s initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth in the State. The IPAC applaud the government’s steps towards improving infrastructural development, especially the two kilometers road construction across the communities, Housing Schemes, health and education sectors. However,
“Ebonyi State inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) adopted and support Governor Nwifuru’s social welfare programs, particularly in the areas of housing scheme for traditional rulers, youth empowerments and women’s participation in governance, are highly appreciated as his programs cut across all political parties.
The group further commended the State Governor for his numerous achievements in his 19 months in office adding that they will remain committed in collaborating with the government and all stakeholders to ensure that the state’s future is prosperous, secure, and inclusive for all.
