The Niger State government has announced the termination of the appointment of political appointees and dissolution of State Boards with effect from Friday, May 1, 2015.
This announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday, May 4, 2015 in Minna by Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Saidu Kpaki,.
According to the statement, the measure became necessary in order to ensure smooth transition and proper handing over to the new administration.
The affected appointees, who are heads of establishment were directed to hand over to the most senior civil servant in their establishments.
The statement said, “Category of officers entitled to severance gratuity who have vehicle loans and have not served up to two years minimum to qualify for the severance are to return such vehicles.
“They should also return any operational vehicle in their care to the Transport Officer, Government House for proper documentation.”
It added that other officers assigned operational vehicles should also return such vehicles immediately and ensure due clearance.
Meanwhile, the termination did not affect personal aides to the governor.
