The Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Friday, ordered the Accountant-General to commence immediate payment of salaries to striking workers in ministries and parastatals in the state. The order to pay the workers comes amidst challenges the government faces with its bankers. The statement said in part, “Any breach of this directive will frustrate the on-going transition process and other activities. Reacting, the state chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Pascal Iheme Nweke, said the union met with the SSG and the Head of Service at the office of the DSS. “We agreed and opened the Accountant-General’s office and that of the HOS pending Monday when they are supposed to do their beat.

Source: Punch May 13, 2023 04:47 UTC