Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the suspension of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, due to allegations of gross misconduct. The suspension was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Culture in the state, Prince Okey Kanu. The decision to suspend Dr. Okoronkwo is in line with Governor Otti’s zero-tolerance policy for misconduct and commitment to transparency and accountability in governance. The Governor aims to ensure that actions of appointees always promote the well-being of Abians. The suspension allows for a thorough investigation into the allegations against Dr. Okoronkwo. In the interim, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Dr. Ifeyinwa Kalu, will work with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Azodo, to oversee the Ministry’s affairs until further investigations are completed. While the specific details of the alleged misconduct were not disclosed in the statement, reports suggest that Dr. Okoronkwo is suspected of involvement in financial impropriety.
