Disgruntled staff kick as auditor-general reshuffles office
The Auditor-General of the Federation (AuGF) says the recent redeployment of staff in the office is to promote efficiency and accountability.
Eme Oqua, the head of press at the OAuGF, said in a statement.
The statement followed accusations of alleged witch-hunt and nepotism by staff within the office.
“I wish to set the records straight in view of unsubstantiated allegations of misconduct by some faceless individuals. Section 85 of the constitution empowers the auditor-general to exercise his powers without recourse to any other authority,” Ms Oqua said.
She added, “It was in the exercise of such powers that the AuGF has been redeploying staff to areas that are commensurate to their grade levels, experiences and qualifications.”
The OAuGF spokeswoman further stated that the postings and redeployments were done irrespective of the ethnic or religious background of the affected staff members.
According to Ms Oqua, the AuGF has demonstrated several times that he is a detribalised Nigerian.
“His personal aides and core support staff cut across ethnic, political, religious and geographical divides,” she explained and pointed out that the allegation of alteration of seniority of the directors was baseless.
“The public is, therefore, enjoined to always crosscheck facts with the OAuGF on the phone number, 2348110088888,” she said.
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