On Thursday, Cross River civil servants staged a protest at the Secretary to the State Government’s office, protesting unpaid salaries.
In a video disseminated by Anthony Ehilebo, a demonstrator expressed deep concerns about the dire circumstances, shedding light on the hardships endured by workers.
Emphasizing the critical importance of prompt salary disbursement, particularly in January when many employees must settle their children’s school fees, the protester underscored the exacerbation of financial strain caused by the delay in payments until February 15.
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He said, in part, “In January, workers need to pay their children’s school fees. This is February 15th, salaries have not been paid all over Cross River State.
People are walking to access this office to write names for salaries to be paid. It has never been done in Cross River.
“Your Excellency, Bassey Otu, people are suffering, workers in the state are dying, we cannot continue like this”
Credit: X | AnthonyEhilebo