NLC Pledges To Fight Court Order, Warns Against Disruption Of Rivers State Workers’ Salaries

NLC Pledges To Fight Court Order, Warns Against Disruption Of Rivers State Workers’ Salaries

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has criticized a recent court decision that halts the release of federal allocations to Rivers State. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Friday, Ajaero expressed his concern over how...CONTINUE READING…

this ruling could disrupt timely salary payments for state workers.

The controversy began in October when an Abuja federal high court issued an injunction preventing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing funds to Rivers State. The court’s decision was based on the claim that the state’s House of Assembly had not been properly constituted to approve the 2024 Appropriation Bill, which was presented by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Ajaero assured Rivers State workers that the NLC would strongly oppose any actions that might delay their salaries. He emphasized the union’s commitment to supporting the state council and ensuring that workers’ wages are paid promptly.

Governor Fubara has since appealed the court ruling, aiming to resolve the issue and restore the disbursement of funds.