Taraba civil servants protest over unpaid salaries from finance ministry

A group of civil servants in Taraba State who have not received pay for almost twelve months has voiced its frustration, accusing the state government of neglect and silence amid mounting hardship.

In a letter sent on Thursday to the Commissioner of Finance, Dr. Sarah Enoch, the affected workers complained of a lack of action and communication from the ministry regarding their unpaid wages.

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

The group reported that several civil servants have struggled to feed their families, pay house rents, and sponsor their children’s education because of the unpaid salaries.

The workers argued that the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible for releasing government funds, should have taken decisive measures to address the situation or at least kept those affected informed.

They also 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 intervene urgently, break her silence, and ensure an 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.