The Edo State Government has described as absolutely false a report by a civic-tech organization, BudgIT, that it owes its workers, insisting that it is up to date and consistent with payment of salaries.
The government said that even local government council workers are not owed any salaries.
In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, 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.
Mr Osagie noted that the government 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.
Mr Osagie also noted that the government has over time made it a duty to announce the payment of salaries as soon as workers get their credits on or before the 26th day of every month.
He 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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