By Emmanuel Obinna Igwe
The Chairman of the Ebonyi State Civil Service Commission, Lady Virginia Okemini Oketa, has commended the administration of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for implementing policies that have significantly improved workers’ welfare and ensured consistent career progression within the state civil service.
Oketa made the remarks during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, where she joined civil servants and labour leaders to mark the annual event.
She stated that under the current administration, civil servants no longer grapple with salary arrears, noting that wages are paid promptly as and when due. According to her, this has helped to ease the financial strain often associated with delayed payments.
The commission chairman further disclosed that the government has sustained annual salary increments as part of efforts to cushion the effects of rising living costs on workers.
She explained that key administrative processes, including promotions, conversions, advancements, regrading and confirmations, are carried out regularly and without unnecessary delays, thereby enhancing efficiency within the system.
Oketa emphasized that the governor’s approach to workers’ welfare goes beyond rhetoric, describing it as a deliberate and sustained commitment to improving service conditions in the state.
She also noted that retirees are not left out, as the administration continues to meet its obligations to former civil servants, reflecting consistency in its welfare policies.
Highlighting additional support measures, Oketa pointed to the provision of buses for workers’ transportation, which she said has reduced the burden of daily commuting for many employees.
She added that ongoing improvements in critical sectors such as health and education further demonstrate the government’s resolve to strengthen public service delivery.
According to her, the combined impact of these initiatives has boosted morale among workers, strengthened confidence in the system, and fostered a more stable and responsive civil service in Ebonyi State.
