CALABAR – The Advocates In opposition to Corruption in Public Service in Nigeria has known as for an investigation into the Performing Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Dr Theo Onyuku, over allegations of falsification of age and employment data.
In a petition addressed to the Minister of State for Well being and Social Welfare, the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), by means of its solicitor Akiki Inam of Compass Lawyer, raised issues about Dr Onyuku’s suitability for the place, citing alleged discrepancies in his private and repair data.
Based on the petition, the CMD allegedly introduced three totally different dates of start: June 20, 1965; June 20, 1967; and June 20, 1968. The group argued that these discrepancies, backed by his nominal roll, service report, and CV, represent gross misconduct underneath the 2021 Public Service Guidelines.
The petition reads partly: “It’s a felony act and a gross misconduct for an worker to current inconsistent dates of start. Chapter 10, Part 4 of the Public Service Guidelines, 2021, categorically states that falsification of private particulars to enroll on authorities fee platforms is misconduct. Equally, Chapter 2, Part 1(ii) emphasises that an officer’s date of start recorded upon appointment shall stay unchanged all through their profession.”
The NGO additional alleged irregularities in Dr Onyuku’s tutorial and repair data. It famous that he was employed as a Resident Physician in September 1997 however claimed to have accomplished the Nationwide Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 2003, elevating questions concerning the validity of his appointment.
“The data present that as of September 1, 1997, he was not certified to be employed as a Resident Physician. This calls into query the muse of his employment, which we discover morally doubtful and criminally questionable,” the petition said.
The group urged the ministry to research and take acceptable motion, noting that the general public service should be cleansed of people with questionable data.
When contacted, Dr Theo Onyuku confirmed consciousness of the petition however declined to touch upon the allegations. “I’m conscious of the matter however can’t remark since it’s earlier than the ministry for investigation. I’m assured the end result will likely be made public by February. I imagine anybody able of authority will face opposition,” he said.
The Ministry of State for Well being and Social Welfare is but to touch upon the matter.
