PRESS RELEASE ON THE STATUS OF SALARY PAYMENT TO GOVERNMENT WORKERS IN PLATEAU STATE

PRESS RELEASE ON THE STATUS OF SALARY PAYMENT TO GOVERNMENT WORKERS IN PLATEAU STATE

The  attention of the  Head of Civil Service has been drawn to  an online publication indicating that Plateau State Government is among the States owing Civil Servants up to six (6) months salary. 

For the avoidance of doubt, the Head of Civil Service wants to make it categorically clear to the public that Plateau State Government only owes her workers two (2) months salary 

We are aware of the commitment that His Excellency, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong has on the welfare of Civil servants as for seven years now, salaries have been paid as and when due. The setback being experienced is as a result of revenue shortfall from the Federation account of which Plateau State is not immune from. I want to assure all that efforts are being made to clear the backlog of these  two (2) months on or before the month of November this year.

I wish to appeal to the general public and organisations that deal with research issues  concerning workers welfare to henceforth consult with the appropriate Government authorities to authenticate their source of facts before publishing in order not to mislead the general public, please.

Engr. Sunday Chong Hyat, mni

Head of Civil Service 

Plateau State