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Ninety-seven civil servants suspended

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    Prime Minister Agbeyome Kodjo ordered 97 civil servants suspended without pay for one week on Monday because of “professional laxity”. The measure followed an unannounced visit by Kodjo to government offices, where he found evidence of absenteeism, lateness and an uncaring attitude toward work, according to AFP and the Republic of Togo web site. In a message to the nation on 14 January, President Gnassingbe Eyadema had said 2001 would be dedicated to fighting corruption and the erosion of professional ethics among civil servants.

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