Otti to pay entitlements of workers disengaged in 2011, 2012

Abia State Governor Alex Otti announced that workers disengaged from the state civil service in 2011 and 2012 will receive their outstanding entitlements but will not be recalled into service. Otti explained that the significant time elapsed since their departure makes reinstatement impractical.

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The reality is that some of those people who were disengaged 15, 16, 17 years ago have become so old that they can no longer go back to their work.

Speaking in Aba during a civic reception hosted by the Imo community in Abia, Governor Otti addressed an appeal for the reinstatement of these former employees. He stated that many affected individuals have become too old to return to work, making the payment of their benefits the most appropriate course of action. "The reality is that some of those people who were disengaged 15, 16, 17 years ago have become so old that they can no longer go back to their work," Otti said.

He confirmed that directives to settle these workers' entitlements have already been issued and are not limited to any specific group. "So what we said was that we will calculate their entitlements and pay them. Anambra people received the entitlement. Maybe you need to show up for verification and you will be paid," the governor added. He also emphasized that Abia State does not operate on a state of origin basis, reinforcing his administration's commitment to inclusive policies.

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So what we said was that we will calculate their entitlements and pay them. Anambra people received the entitlement. Maybe you need to show up for verification and you will be paid.

Governor Otti reiterated his administration's dedication to implementing policies that benefit all residents, irrespective of their state of origin. He expressed optimism about the future, stating, "This is just the beginning. We are here just for three years. And by the grace of God, in the next five years, you will see what will happen. Like the Americans will say, you ain’t see nothing yet."

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This is just the beginning. We are here just for three years. And by the grace of God, in the next five years, you will see what will happen. Like the Americans will say, you ain’t see nothing yet.