Unpaid civil servants slam Taraba finance ministry over salary arrears

A group of unpaid civil servants in Taraba State has expressed disappointment over the alleged non-payment of salaries for nearly 12 months, accusing the state government of neglect and silence amid growing hardship.

In a letter on Thursday addressed to the Commissioner of Finance, Dr. Sarah Enoch, the affected workers lamented what they described as lack of action and communication from the ministry regarding their unpaid wages. 

Signed by the Chairman of Unpaid Civil Servants, Abdurrauf Sani, the aggrieved persons stated that many workers and their families have been pushed into severe economic hardship due to the prolonged delay in salary payments.

According to the group, several affected civil servants have struggled to feed their families, pay house rents, and sponsor their children’s education as a result of the unpaid salaries.

The workers argued that the Ministry of Finance, being responsible for the release of government funds, should have taken decisive measures to address the situation or at least communicate with those affected.

They further expressed disappointment that the Commissioner had allegedly remained silent throughout the period despite the growing suffering among workers.

“We remind you that we are your children, brothers, and sisters,” the letter read in part, adding that the level of hardship being experienced by workers was unacceptable.

The group called on the Commissioner to urgently intervene, break her silence, and ensure immediate resolution of the lingering salary crisis.

The civil servants also urged the Taraba state government to prioritise workers’ welfare, insisting that the people of the state deserve better treatment and prompt payment of earned salaries.