- He also assured workers that any funds recovered would be refunded to those affected
- He further pledged to settle outstanding gratuities and death benefits owed to retirees
Abba Yusuf has directed a full investigation into allegations that ₦1.5 billion was unlawfully deducted from workers’ salaries in the state.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the governor gave the order on Friday while speaking at the International Workers’ Day celebration held at Sani Abacha Stadium, noting that the probe would focus on claims involving a former Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa.
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Yusuf said the inquiry would uncover the facts surrounding the alleged deductions, stressing that anyone found responsible would face appropriate sanctions.
He also assured workers that any funds recovered would be refunded to those affected.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare, the governor urged civil servants to remain dedicated to their duties, promising that the government would continue to prioritise their interests.
He further pledged to settle outstanding gratuities and death benefits owed to retirees, revealing that his administration had already paid ₦32 billion out of the ₦48 billion liabilities inherited from the previous government.
He assured that the remaining ₦16 billion would be cleared before the end of his tenure in 2027.
Earlier, the state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Kabir Inuwa, commended the government for meeting salary obligations and addressing retirees’ benefits.
However, he called for urgent action to resolve disparities between the salaries of state and local government workers.
Inuwa also urged the government to ensure a transparent investigation into the alleged deductions and to recover the funds if the claims are confirmed.
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