The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Akwa Ibom State chapter, has praised Governor Umo Eno for the profitable bodily verification train of civil servants, which has up to now recognized over 2,000 ghost employees.
This was disclosed by the NLC State Secretary, Comrade Alpha Marshall, throughout an interview on XL106.9FM’s Tremendous Breakfast Present, “The Speak,” on Tuesday.
Comrade Marshall revealed that out of the recorded 55,120 civil servants earlier than the train, slightly over 51,700 employees have been verified.
He described the method as seamless and clear, including that the verification report is now prepared for submission to the Governor.
Relating to civil servants who’re but to be verified as a result of points equivalent to mismatched particulars on their Nationwide Identification Quantity (NIN), Marshall famous that preparations are being made for a rescheduled train.
He emphasised that this might not delay the submission of the verification report back to Governor Eno.
The NLC Secretary additionally recommended Governor Eno as a “promise keeper” and expressed confidence that the reviewed report would pave the way in which for the cost of the brand new minimal wage.
Governor Eno had earlier dedicated to implementing an N80,000 minimal wage for all public employees within the state instantly after the completion of the bodily verification train, ranging from November 2024.