No civil servant is owed salary- Edo govt dismisses rumour

The Edo State Government on Monday, said no worker is owed any salary including that of January 2025.
The state government said this while dismissing rumours that some local government workers in the state are being owed salaries due to the purported crisis in the councils.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, described the rumour as false, mischievous, and intended to mislead the public.
While urging the public to disregard the information, Itua said “They are the handiwork of mischief-makers who are envious of the remarkable successes recorded by Monday Okpebholo’s administration since taking office in November 2024.”
He said the Governor is commitment to workers’ welfare, saying “This is to debunk rumours that some local government workers in the state are being owed salaries due to the purported crisis in the councils.
“As a result of this unwavering commitment, the state government has continued to pay local government workers’ salaries since assuming office.
“This remarkable feat is even more impressive considering the setbacks in allocation payments the state has faced due to the ongoing legal crisis between the state and the embattled local government chairmen.
“Governor Okpebholo’s pragmatic approach in ensuring that no Edo worker, regardless of status, experiences undue hardship is a testament to his dedication to workers’ welfare,” he added.