The workers in Kogi State, North Central Nigeria have declared ‘war’ against the State Government as the Governor Idris Wada announced 40 percent salary cut.
The government said the move necessary in the light of dwindling allocation resources accruing to the state.
The salary cut also affected pensioners, appointed Commissioners, Special Advisers and all other appointed officials, but will not be implemented on staff on grade level 1-6 and Special Assistants.
Wada called for understand from the workers stressing that the pay cut was the only viable way the state can offset the salary backlog.
The State Government allocation from the government averaged N3.7 billion in the past, however received N2.5 billion for the month of April, while its monthly wage bill stands at N3.2 billion.
Meanwhile, the labour unions in the state have threatening to shut down the state. They dismissed the offer of the Governor
