There are strong indications that fear has gripped appointees of the Ebonyi State government over planned inspection of official cars and utility vehicles by the present administration.
Governor Francis Nwifuru disclosed the planned inspection on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Grace Umezurike, and made available to journalists in Abakalili.
According to the statement, Nwifuru directed all government officials who have been allocated one or more vehicles, be it official or utility vehicle or both, to physically present the vehicles to the office of the SSG for inspection.
There was alleged speculations making the rounds that most of the government appointees had sold their official vehicles worth about N80 million and got cheaper ones without government directives, as the “operation show your official car” slated to commence on 8 August, 2025.
“Below is the schedule: Principal Officers and Commissioners: Friday, 8/8/25, time – 10 am to 12 noon, venue: SSG’s office premises. SSAs and Permanent Secretaries: Saturday, 9/8/25, same time and venue.
“SAs, Boards, Commissions and others: Monday, 11/8/25, same time and venue.
“His Excellency also directed that names of those who fail to present their cars be compiled and sent to him.”
