All public servants, pensioners, and suspended political appointees’ salaries have been approved by the Rivers State Government.
Retired Vice Admiral Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s administrator, issued this directive in a statement to Prof. Worika, the state’s secretary.
The Accountant-General has been given the task of making sure the salaries are delivered on time, according to the statement.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which had previously threatened industrial action due to delayed pay, is receiving the approval in response to growing concerns from labor unions.
Read more about the Ijaw Group’s decision to suspend appointments to rivers.
The NLC had warned that the government’s operations could be shut down for the duration of a statewide shutdown.
The Rivers State Government’s announcement is anticipated to ease labor-related tensions.
The statement reads:
FRIDAY, 28th March 2025
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT
APPROVAL FOR MASTERDAY, 2025, SALARIES PAYMENT
In keeping with the promises made to the deserving citizens of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (RTD) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR has approved the payment of salaries for all Rivers State government employees, including pensioners, and all political appointees who have been fired for the month of March, 2025.
The Accountant-General is also under the strict supervision of the Administrator to make sure there is no delay in sending salaries due in March 2025.
Signed:
Prof. Worika
Source: Channels TV
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