By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo

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Staff of Osun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs have been warned to desist from approaching guests of the ministry for money.

The ministry also banned the staff from sitting outside whether a guest was around or not.

Coordinating Director of the Ministry, Kunle Oyewole who gave the warning in a circular threatened strict punishment for whoever was found culpable of such act.

The circular titled “Sitting Outside the Office Complex and Begging for Money.”

The circular reads: “I am directed to refer to the above and inform all members of staff to desist from sitting outside the office complex  begging for money from guests of the ministry. It is an immoral behaviour which is inimical to the image of the Civil Service: (Public Service Rules section 3 ‘Misconduct’ No 0303015 (1) ).

“Henceforth, it is an offence for any member of staff to sit or beg for money from guests. Appropriate disciplinary measures will be meted on anyone found guilty.”