Drama as Nigerian governor threaten to delay October salary of workers, reason, details emerge

• Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has issued a fresh directive requiring all civil servants
• The governor directed all workers to immediately present their educational certificates and other documents before payments of their October salary
• Fintiri gave the order in a statement signed by Humwashi Wonosikou, the chief press secretary to the governor in Yola, the state capital on Thursday

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

More than 7,000 Adamawa state government workers may lose their jobs, as Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has ordered that all workers must present their original certificates before their October salary is paid.

Governor Fintiri tackles workers over educational certificates. Photo credit: Ahmad Fintiri
Source: Facebook

The governor’s decision may be related to multiple cases of certificate scandals discovered recently in some ministries, boards, and parastatals.

A statement issued on Thursday, October 3, in Yola, Adamawa state capital, by the chief press secretary, Humwashi Wonisouko, stated that the exercise is not to witch-hunt anyone but to restore sanity in the service, The Punch reported.

He said:

“Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has issued a directive requiring all workers in government institutions, ministries, boards, and agencies to immediately present their certificates.”

According to the governor, the move aims to restore order and prevent unqualified individuals from occupying positions, thereby denying opportunities to the younger generation.

The governor added:

“This exercise is not intended to witch-hunt anyone but rather to ensure sanity in the system.”

He warned that failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of October salaries until the certificates are submitted.

However, Fintiri assured that no one will be denied their salary if they present their certificates before the end of October.

The governor’s directive is driven by concerns that some individuals are taking advantage of system failures to engage in wrongdoing.

“These issues must be addressed, and the service should be a haven for scholarship and honesty, rather than a haven for misfit,” he added.

Read related articles here:

• Adamawa gov Fintiri storms Rivers, begs Wike, Fubara to end political crisis, video trends
• Adamawa gov Fintiri begins payment of N70k new minimum wage
• Minimum wage: Breakdown of salary structure for civil servants emerge

NLC: N70k minimum wage now useless

In another report, Legit.ng reported that the Nigeria Labour Congress expressed regret for accepting the N70,000 minimum wage.

At a recent event in Lagos state, Joe Ajaero lamented that the N70,000 wage has been rendered useless as petrol prices skyrocket and economic hardship persists.

The NLC president also lamented that Tinubu betrayed organised labour by increasing fuel prices immediately after signing the new minimum wage bill into law.

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!

Source: Legit.ng