Gov. Otu orders immediate verification of Cross River workers
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has directed the immediate audit and verification of civil and unified local government service staff in Cross River.
This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Innocent Etteng, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government.
The governor noted that the exercise would commence in the Northern Senatorial District of the state from Monday to Friday at 9 a.m. daily.
Otu called on the workers to avail themselves of the exercise, which would be held in two designated centres of the zone, Ogoja and Obudu.
“In Ogoja, the exercise will take place at the Ogoja Local Government Headquarters for staff in Ogoja, Bekwarra, and Yala councils, while Obudu Centre will be for staff in Obudu and Obanliku, with venue at Obudu Council Headquarters.
“All staff coming for the exercise need to appear with their complete enrollment form, letter of first appointment, confirmation, and last two letters of promotion, where applicable.
“Other documents required are the staff identity card, birth certificate or affidavit of birth, educational qualifications, Bank Verification Number (BVN), and current pay slip,” he said.
He further directed all staff to comply with the requirements to avoid the omission of their names in the verified payroll that would emanate from the exercise.
