From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Benue State Governor-Elect, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia has lamented over the manner the outgoing administration in the State remained aloof to issues of pensions and salaries, stressing that the non payment of the arrears of workers’ salaries has not only caused untold hardships but dampened the morale of Benue workers.
Fr. Alia promised to infuse life into the civil service to keep it working.
He made the pledge in a goodwill message, signed by his media aide, Isaac Uzaan to all workers in the state as they join the rest of the world to celebrate the 2023 International Workers’ Day, advising workers in the State to remain steadfast in the hope that good days are just by the corner.
Fr. Alia said May Day is set aside to formally acknowledge and celebrate the amazing efforts of all workers, particularly those who put in extra energy in building societies and nations.
He described civil service as the engine room of every functional government, regretting however, that the Benue civil service has become very epileptic and in a state of near collapse with a lot of backlog of unpaid salaries, pensions and gratuities
“Our workers are the inspiration for all of us; their hard work and dedication motivate others to work for the growth and development of the state.
“I therefore call on the people to honour the efforts and salute the hard work of Benue workers, because without workers, no nation can walk the path of success and progress”, Alia said.
