Alex Otti, the Executive Governor of Abia State has received strong commendation from workers at the Government House, Umuahia, Abia State following the payment of their annual leave bonus.
The workers, who gathered at the Government House to express their gratitude, stated that this development signifies a departure from previous practices, where leave allowances were either irregular or not paid at all.
Pastor Caleb Ajagba, the Chief of Staff to the Governor stated that the gesture marks the government commitment to restore dignity and efficiency to the state civil service.
“I want to, on behalf of His Excellency, thank each and every one of you this afternoon for finding time to come around to show appreciation to His Excellency.
“I’m not sure that anyone asked you. Nobody forced you. I was informed this morning that the workforce in Government House are here to thank the governor.
” I want to let you know that what you have done today by showing this level of gratitude without anybody telling you is going to make His Excellency think of doing more for you,” Ajagba stated.
Today it’s very clear to everyone, even the blind, that help has arrived. And when help comes, you know that help is focused, help is targeted, help never misses the people for whom it is intended.
“And that help came directly to Abians, and specifically to the workforce. He started by clearing all outstandings of all salaries, pensions, and today, just like a dream of the night, it has arrived at the doorstep of those who have been owed several years of their leave allowances,” Ajagba added.