Plateau State Governor, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, on Tuesday in Jos, urged recently absorbed ad hoc workers in state-owned tertiary institutions to demonstrate strong commitment and dedication to their duties. He said he issued the charge after discovering that many of the workers had served for between 10 and 20 years without permanent employment, earning between ₦6,000 and ₦15,000 per month.
Addressing some of the absorbed staff, Mr. Mutfwang explained why his administration suspended the employment exercise conducted by the previous government. According to him, the process lacked fairness and due process, prompting his administration to review all complaints.
“When we came on board, we discovered that none of you had been given permanent employment. So, we felt that it was wicked, ungodly, and immoral,” he said.
The governor said the suspension was necessary to correct what he described as “injustices” within the system. He added that his priority is to ensure that the institutions have the right workforce capable of training the calibre of students the state needs in the future.
Mr. Mutfwang thanked the workers for what he described as their “resilience” over the years and promised that his administration would compensate them for the long period they served as casual staff. He also urged them to invest in self-development so they can perform optimally in their various institutions.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to workers’ welfare and said his goal is to build a civil service that is productive and fully functional.
Earlier, the leader of the absorbed workers, Mr. Sati Josiah, expressed appreciation to the governor for considering most of them in the new recruitment exercise. Mr. Josiah praised the governor for “standing for the masses” and for ensuring due process throughout the employment process.
