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    Obaseki Berates BudgIT Over Report, Denies Owing Salaries

    Alexandra Dominic-ChukwuBy Alexandra Dominic-ChukwuAugust 13, 2022Updated:August 13, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has described as absolutely false a report by a civic-tech organization, BudgIT, that he is owing its workers.

    Obaseki insisted that he is up to date and consistent with payment of salaries.

    He added that even local government council workers are not owed any salaries.

    The Governor made this knkwn in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, on Friday.

    He said the report was unfortunate as not only are state workers paid as and when due but also enjoy a minimum wage of N40,000, the highest in Nigeria.

    “We hereby debunk the misleading media report by a civic-tech organization, BudgIT, that the Edo State Government is owing workers six months’ salaries. The report is not only false and mischievous, it is disingenuous in its intentions.

    “BudgIT obviously got its data wrong. It is regrettable that an organization that should uphold the principles of data integrity and accuracy is involved in spreading incorrect information.

    “The Edo State Government does not owe state workers salaries. On the contrary, Edo is the first state to increase the minimum wage to N40,000 above the nationally approved N30,000. It has also been consistent in paying the new wage to workers.

    “In fact, the government has over time made it a duty to announce payment of salaries as soon as workers get their credits on or before the 26th day of every month.

    “The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration prioritises the welfare of its workers and has maintained a cordial relationship with workers across board, leading to a harmonious work environment in the state.”

    He therefore, advised organisations developing reports on the state to seek accurate information from relevant authorities to avoid going to press with incorrect information.

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    Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu

    Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu is based in the eastern region of Nigeria. She covers politics, news writing, feature stories, among others. She has multitasking skills and can easily adapt to any working condition. She enjoys reading and writing.

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