The Akwa Ibom chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has commended Governor Umo Eno for the payment of outstanding arrears owed to local government workers.
In a statement signed by Anestina Iweh, state president of NULGE, the union described the payment as evidence of the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare.
The union also expressed appreciation to Frank Archibong, commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs; Uwemedimo Udo, chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Akwa Ibom and chairman of Uyo LGA; and the 31 local government chairmen for their roles in facilitating the payment.
NULGE said the arrears were inherited from previous administrations. According to the union, the settlement of the outstanding obligations has brought relief to local government workers across the state.
The union said the payment had restored confidence in government and boosted the morale of workers who had waited
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