The ban on ministers and other top government officials from making calls, was as a result of rampant cases of phone calls and texting at official meetings, including during the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
Findings revealed that some ministers and top government officials hide under the guise of seeking clarifications on issues or emergency challenges to use mobile phones at meetings.
The president has told the ministers to stop the habit through a circular signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Chief Mike Oghiadome.
The circular reads: “Following the observation of some individuals using their mobile phones whilst Mr. President presides over meetings, it has become necessary to state that the use of mobile phones in meetings being attended by Mr. President is now prohibited.
“Please ensure phones are either left with security personnel in the relevant meeting room or switched off.
“Henceforth, responding to calls or texting or having a phone interrupt proceedings at a meeting will not be tolerated.”
A source in government said: “The ban became necessary because some ministers have been losing focus at meetings because of phone calls and text messaging. This development has affected the quality of outcome of important meetings. It is even a slight to pick calls when the President is presiding over any meeting.
http://www.ngnewspapers.com/presidency-bans-ministers-mobile-phones/
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