Cross River clears five-month salary arrears after Obudu Ranch workers’ protest

Workers at the Obudu Ranch Resort in Cross River State have received five months of owed salary arrears, following a peaceful protest demanding payment. The Cross River State Government confirmed the payment, stating that Governor Bassey Otu approved the immediate release of the funds, which also included outstanding allowances.

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The payment, which also includes outstanding allowances, was made on the express directive of the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, for the immediate clearance of all salary arrears owed to workers of the resort.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Obudu Ranch Resort, Sunday Michael, announced that payment alerts began reaching workers on Wednesday. He emphasized that the clearance of these arrears was a direct directive from Governor Otu, aimed at resolving the backlog and boosting staff morale. The administration's "People First" agenda was cited as the driving force behind this action, with the expectation of improved service delivery at the resort.

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The payment was in line with the administration’s “People First” agenda and would boost staff morale and service delivery at the resort.

One of the affected workers, Unimashi Adah, expressed gratitude for the governor's approval, calling the payment a significant relief after months without wages. The resort employees had staged a protest on July 1 to draw attention to their plight and urge the state government to settle the outstanding payments. The governor's directive also includes ensuring that the resort's management implements prompt salary payments to prevent future accumulation of arrears.

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The governor for approving the payment, describing it as a welcome relief after months without salaries.