Ebonyi workers call for review of civil servants’ salaries

A cross-section of workers in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi capital, have called on the federal and state governments to review the salaries of civil servants.

Some citizens made this known on Wednesday, during an interview with the newsmen in Abakaliki.

They said that the review and revamping of sectors would help address the economic challenges in the country.

Mr. Kenneth Usulor, a civil servant and resident of Abakaliki, said that there was a need to improve the pay and allowances of workers to encourage their efforts.

He said, “Reviewing salaries and other welfare of the work force means a lot to them, the system, productivity, and development.

Mrs. Judith Eze, also a civil servant, recommended that the review drive behaviour change and youth restiveness.

Another civil servant, Mr Stanley Uguru, added that empowerment of youth would also reduce social vices among them.

“Engagements of youth will promote peace and development in the country,” Uguru added.

A businessman, Mr. Denis Eze, called for the revitalization of the commerce and industry sectors, saying this would help small businesses thrive and grow.

Eze bemoaned the rate at which businesses were closing shop and moving out of the country due to outrageous taxes.

“There is a need to urgently address the multiple taxations witnessed in the state and other parts of the country,” Eze said.