Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has warned newly appointed public officials that his administration will not tolerate absenteeism and lateness to work.
Zulum gave the warning while presiding over the swearing-in of 17 commissioners, three chief Special Advisers and a permanent Secretary in Maiduguri.
Addressing them, Governor Zulum said his administration will not allow any commissioner who absents himself from office to go unpunished.
He tasked them on dedication to duty to enable his administration meet its obligation of transforming the state.
The governor also promised to settle other politicians who worked for the party with appointments and empowerment opportunities in areas of entrepreneurship.
Hesaid, ”Some members who worked against the party in the general election will not be carried along this time around.”
He also reiterated the commitment of the government to buy more buses to ease the high cost of transportation in the state due to the fuel subsidy removal.
