Eno Jerry Eze, chairman, Abia State Civil Service Commission, has charged civil servants to take their jobs seriously in order to justify their pay.
She gave the charge while conducting headcount of staff at the Civil Service Commission.
She revealed that Alex Chioma Ott, governor of Abia State, was committed to transforming the state’s civil service, while emphasizing that a ‘New Abia’ is possible, with new ways of working.
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Eze expressed disappointment at the nonchalant attitude of some workers toward their jobs, stressing that the era of absenteeism without permission is over.
She called on workers to reciprocate the governor’s gesture of prompt salary payment and also reminded them that the current administration has their best interest at heart, hence the need to shun vices and strive for diligence and efficiency in their service delivery.
All directors, heads of departments, and some workers were present during the exercise.
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