The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has ordered the immediate reversal of all command promotions in the State civil service granted by former governor of the State, Okezie Ikpeazu.
Recall that command promotions refer to special promotions granted by the Governor. This is typically reserved for exceptional cases or merit-based advancements.
This was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Dr. Mrs. N. Q. Obioma.
According to the circular, all affected public servants are to revert to their former ranks. As well, their salary grades are to be reverted prior to the April 2023 promotions.
It stated that the decision takes effect from July 1, 2024.
Giving reasons for the reversion, Obioma said the order is to uphold the integrity of the public service. By ensuring adherence to established Public Service Rules and Regulations.
According to Dr. Obioma, the measure is intended to restore normalcy to the system. And to uphold seniority and restore the sanctity of the civil service, which had been compromised over time.
The circular reads, “Consequently, all Command Promotions granted in the past eight (8) years before the inception of the present administration, to both individual Public Servants and the entire workforce (in April 2023) are hereby cancelled.
“All the affected staff are hereby directed to reverse to their former rank and salary grade level before the Command Promotions under reference. Such staff will henceforth progress through the normal promotion processes as enshrined in the Public Service Rules and Regulations.
“This is aimed at restoring normalcy and seniority in the service. As well as the sanctity of the service which were eroded over time.
“Accordingly, Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Ministerial and Non-Ministerial Departments are directed to ensure strict compliance with this directive. And forward to the Office of the Head of Service corrected copies of their 2024 Nominal Rolls in both hard and soft copies, reflecting the reversion.”
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