Orlando was suspended for allegedly lacking the ability to discharge his duties effectively.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kenneth Ugbala made this known in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday.
The statement reads in part: “the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, has directed indefinite suspension of Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Okechukwu Orlando Nweze with effect from June 15th 2022, for his inability to discharge his duty effectively.
“In the light of the above, Mr Orlando Nweze has hereby directed to hand over all government property in his possession to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance and Economic Development before the close of work on Wednesday 15th June 2022.”
The suspended Commissioner was directed to ensure strict compliance with the directive
