“It must also be stated that under our government, teachers shall never be shabbily treated as reportedly had been the custom in the past. “There shall be no more distinction between the so-called ‘core’ and ‘non-core’ civil servants in the state. “From June, all salary and pension obligations of the state would be settled by the 28th of every month. “Within the next one week, I shall set up appropriate mechanisms to ensure that all legitimate employees and retirees are identified and paid their due entitlements,” Otti said. Governor Otti emerged victorious in the March 18 governorship election under the banner of the Labour Party.

Source: Punch May 30, 2023 14:10 UTC