August 12, (THEWILL) – The Edo State Government has denied reports that it owes workers in the services of the state any outstanding salary.
A statement, issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, said the Edo State Government is up to date and consistent with payment of salaries.
Osagie, who described as fake, the report by a civic-tech organisation, BudgIT, that it owes its workers, added that even local government council workers in Edo State are not owed any salaries.
He maintained that Edo workers are not only paid regularly, but also enjoy monthly minimum wage of N40,000; the highest in Nigeria.
The statement advised organisations developing reports on the State to seek accurate information from relevant authorities to avoid going to press with incorrect information.
It reads in part: “We hereby debunk the misleading media report by a civic-tech organisation, BudgIT, that the Edo State Government is owing workers six months salaries. The report is not only false and mischievous, it is disingenuous in its intentions.
“BudgIT obviously got its data wrong. It is regrettable that an organisation which should uphold the principles of data integrity and accuracy is involved in spreading incorrect information.
“The Edo State Government does not owe state workers salaries. On the contrary, Edo is the first state to increase the minimum wage to N40,000 above the nationally approved N30,000. It has also been consistent in paying the new wage to workers.
“In fact, government has over time, made it a duty to announce payment of salaries as soon as workers get their credits on or before the 26th day of every month.
“The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration prioritises the welfare of its workers and has maintained a cordial relationship with workers across board, leading to a harmonious work environment in the state.”
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