Governor Otti: Not Focusing on Employment Currently
During a recent media briefing in Umuahia, Abia State Governor Alex Otti stated that employing new individuals in the state's civil service is not currently a top priority for his administration.
He emphasized that the government's primary focus is on addressing existing issues within the civil service before considering new hires.
Otti highlighted that there is an existing employment embargo that remains in effect, and despite efforts to reduce the workforce through verification processes, the number of employees in the civil service remains disproportionately high.
The governor expressed concern over the substantial monthly wage bill of approximately four billion naira for both the local government and state employees.
Nevertheless, Otti reassured that the government is diligently...
During a recent media briefing in Umuahia, Abia State Governor Alex Otti stated that employing new individuals in the state's civil service is not currently a top priority for his administration.
He emphasized that the government's primary focus is on addressing existing issues within the civil service before considering new hires.
Otti highlighted that there is an existing employment embargo that remains in effect, and despite efforts to reduce the workforce through verification processes, the number of employees in the civil service remains disproportionately high.
The governor expressed concern over the substantial monthly wage bill of approximately four billion naira for both the local government and state employees.
Nevertheless, Otti reassured that the government is diligently...