Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that his government will begin the payment of May 2023 salaries and pensions to all civil servants and retirees in the state within the next few days without further delay. Otti, who said this in his inaugural speech on Monday expressed dissatisfaction with the differences between the so-called “core” and “non-core” civil servants, saying that from June 2023, all salary and pension obligations of the state would be settled by the 28th of every month.
The new governor said that all civil servants and retirees in the state shall, from May, 2023, earn their legitimate entitlements as and when due.
Otti, who said this in his inaugural speech on Monday expressed dissatisfaction with the differences between the so-called “core” and “non-core” civil servants, saying that from June 2023, all salary and pension obligations of the state would be settled by the 28th of every month. While revealing plans by his administration to reform the civil service in the state, Otti said that he would prioritise the workforce for efficiency and professionalism in the state, noting that the Abia State Civil Service shall run differently under his administration.
He said, “Merit shall take prominence and only those who demonstrate requisite diligence in the discharge of their duties shall remain in the service. Technology will be used to support the Civil Service in the State.
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