Over 300 staff members of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, have cried out after working for more than two years without pay. These employees, recruited in 2023, say they received appointment letters and were posted to their duty stations, yet they have not earned a single salary since then.
Staff Plea to the Federal Government
In a press release shared with DAILY POST, the aggrieved workers explained that the economic hardship has worsened their situation. They appealed directly to the Federal Government, Ministry of Education, and the National Assembly to urgently intervene.
They accused the Polytechnic management of “selective” payroll inclusion. While some employees with the same appointment letters receive salaries, others remain excluded. Consequently, they believe favoritism and discrimination may have influenced the process.
Key Grievances
The staff outlined several pressing issues:
- Employment without pay for over two years.
- Selective confirmation of certain workers while ignoring others.
- Doubts about the authenticity of appointment letters.
- Recruitment of new staff despite unpaid employees.
These points, according to them, show unfair treatment and disregard for their welfare.
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Management’s Response
Reacting to the allegations, the Public Relations Officer of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Mr. Chijioke Ibeziako, dismissed claims of selective confirmation.
He explained that the problem began in 2023 when the administration of Engr. Dr. Francisca Nwafulugo allegedly carried out an irregular recruitment exercise.
“The Federal Government only approved the recruitment of 136 staff. Unfortunately, the past administration went beyond that number and recruited far more than authorized,” Ibeziako said.
He added that only those within the approved quota were captured on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Those hired outside the approved figure could not be added to the payroll since no authorization or budgetary provision existed for them.
Assurances From Current Leadership
The management insisted that salaries in Federal Polytechnics are processed strictly through IPPIS, a system controlled by the Federal Government. The institution cannot override its rules.
While empathizing with the unpaid staff, the Polytechnic stressed that its current leadership is committed to transparency, fairness, and accountability. It also assured that discussions with relevant government agencies are ongoing to seek sustainable solutions within the law.
Conclusion
The plight of the unpaid Oko Polytechnic staff highlights the consequences of irregular recruitment exercises in federal institutions. For many families depending on these workers, two years without pay has been devastating. Stakeholders now await decisive intervention from the Federal Government to resolve the matter and restore hope to the affected employees.
Credit: Dailypost, Allcbts
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