Nigeria, March 1 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has queried over 200 aides for being absent at the governor's appointment without permission.

In the query dated 25 February, the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, said the affected aides were absent at the commissioning of the Model Health Centres at Udung Uko and Ika Local Government Areas on 21 February.

Mr Uwah said the action amounts to "insubordination and disloyalty" to the government that appointed them.

"It is on this note that you're directed to explain within 48 hours of the receipt of this query why disciplinary action should not be taken against you for such an act of disobedience," Mr Uwah said in a letter seen by this newspaper.

The query added that ...