Ayado, who stated this in a statement signed by the commissioner for information and orientation, Mrs RoseMary Effiom Achibong, said commissioners and heads of MDAs must ensure that offices are open for business on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
The order further stated that appropriate measures should be taken that require outsourcing of government services, recruitment or procurement.
The statement reads, “Sequel to the ongoing strike action and refusal of the Labour to call off the action despite the fact that Govt has fulfilled the demands presented for resolution, His Excellency Gov Ben Ayade hereby directs as follows:
“1. All Commissioners and Heads of MDAs should ensure that all Govt offices are open for business on Wed 28th June,2017.
“2. Governor further directs that all Commissioners and Heads of MDAs should obtain the technical or appropriate services that they may require through recruitment, procurement or outsourcing.
“3.Effective Wed 28th June 2017, all Ministries and Departments must be functional and Commissioners/Heads shall be held responsible.
“The State Govt has a responsibility to keep the wheels of Government machinery turning in the best interest of the generality of Cross Riverians.
Once more we hereby reiterate that the no work no pay clause has been invoked.”
Please be guided.
RoseMary Effiom Archibong
Commissioner for Information and Orientation
