“Despite the persistent downturn in the economic situation of the country, the Ogun State government is living up to expectation with the prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pension as at when due,” the government said in jubilant a statement on Sunday.
Many states in Nigeria are unable to pay salaries because of the drop in oil prices and attacks on oil installations by the Niger Delta Avengers. Several bailouts have failed to stabilise many states.
The non-payment of salaries has made it something of a great achievements for states that can pay on time like in Ogun state.
The state Commissioner for Finance in Ogun state, Mr. Adewale Oshinowo, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, disclosed that the July salaries of the workers in the state have been paid, emphasising that it was paid before the month ended to enable the workers cater for their needs at the appropriate time.
“Workers in Ogun have started receiving credit alerts from their various banks, even before the month ended. This is to help them sort their needs. We are time conscious when it comes to the welfare of Ogun State workers”, the commissioner stated.
He reiterated the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led administrations continued commitment to ensuring workers welfare is taken care of at all times, notwithstanding the current cash crunch nationwide.
Oshinowo enjoined civil servants in the state to complement government’s effort by contributing their quota towards realising the rebuilding mission of the government by being punctual and committed to their jobs.