Abia State Government has issued a strong warning to Civil Servants to desist from collecting money for the issuance of Gen 35 Forms or face severe consequences.
The State Head of Service, Mr. Benson Ojeikere who gave the warning in a meeting with Senior Management Staff of Office of the Head of Service in Umuahia, made it clear that it is part of the present administration’s efforts to clean up the mess in the service as well as promote a culture of transparency and integrity within the Service.
Mr. Ojeikere said it is now a grievous offense for any Civil or Public Servant to engage in the sale, parading, or distribution of Gen 35 forms within Government establishments, adding that no staff is henceforth authorized to charge any money under any guise in the discharge of their duties.
The Head of Service who reiterated that Civil Service is no longer business as usual stated that Civil Servants found guilty of violating this directive will face heavy sanctions in line with the Public Service Rules, maintaining that no stone will be left unturned in Government’s commitment to nipping corruption in the bud.
He charged Staff of Office of the Head of Service to be shining examples of who the ideal Civil Servant should be and ensure that Government efforts in making the Civil Service a world class institution is accomplished.
