The Bauchi State government has concluded plans to engage with relevant stakeholders to find better ways of handling payment of workers salaries and pension allowance.
The move was in response to growing complaints by the public regarding the current model of payment.
A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Bauchi State Governor, Muktar Gidado, said the government has noted with concern the challenges associated with the payment and management of salaries and pension of civil servants in the State.
He said the public enagement will provide opportunity for the government to interact with the relevant stakeholders to develop a robust strategy to eliminate corruption in the system.
According to the statement, the meeting will be attended by members of the Executive Council, officials of the Ministry of Finance, Office of the Account General, Chairman of the BVN Verification Committee, leaders of labour unions, and other relevant bodies in Bauchi State.
The Bauchi State government has not paid the salaries of some State and Local Government civil servants in the last few months.
It is hoped that the discussions will yield positive results that will favour both the employee and the employer.
Editor: Omor Bazuaye
