Plateau head of service assures civil servants of continuation of payment of September salaries

Plateau head of service assures civil servants of continuation of payment of September salaries 

The Plateau State Head of Civil Service Engr. Sunday C. Hyat has reiterated Governor Simon Bako Lalong commitment towards prompt payment of staff salaries and remained committed to the welfare of Civil servants as demonstrated in the prompt payment of salaries over the years.

Engr. Hyat made this known to this medium in a statement personally signed by himself and urge the civil servants to suspend the plan 5day Sit-At-Home Warning Strike issued by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) as follows:

HCS/CSS/CIR/1/VOL.X/XX

11th December, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

The attention of the Office of the Head of Civil Service has been drawn to a notice of a 5day Sit-At-Home Warning Strike issued by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC)

The office of the Head of Service wishes to inform the General public that the State Government, under the leadership of Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong, KSGG, CON has remained committed to the welfare of Civil servants as demonstrated in the prompt payment of salaries over the years. In view of the recent shortfall in the Federal Allocation experienced across the County which resulted in the recent delay of payment of salaries, the State Government has been engaging labour and making efforts to settle the outstanding arrears.

Government therefore is seeking the understanding of labour to avoid the proposed sit at home strike as it will worsen our economic condition and deny citizens access to basic amenities. Following discussions with the office of the Accountant General, payment of August third party deductions and continuation of payment of September Salaries will commence tomorrow Monday. In view of this, Governnent again reiterates its unequivocal commitment and hereby solicits for  understanding and the call off of the sit at home strike and fully resume work in the interest of all.

Engr. Sunday Chong Hyat, mni

Head of Civil Service