March Salaries Approved: What It Means for Civil Servants and Appointees in Rivers

Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state's administrator, gave this command in a statement made by Prof. Ibibia Worika, the secretary to the state government.

The announcement claims that the Accountant-General has been directed to make sure that the salaries are sent out on time.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which recently threatened industrial action over wage delays, is one of the labor organizations who are becoming concerned about the approval.
The NLC had threatened to shut down government operations throughout the state if wages were not paid.

It is anticipated that the Rivers State Government's declaration will reduce hostilities between the government and Labour.

 

The statement reads:

 

FRIDAY, 28th March 2025

 

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

 

APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF SALARIES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2025

 

In keeping with the undertaking made to the good people of Rivers State, I am pleased to inform you that the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (RTD) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, has approved the payment of salaries for all civil servants in the Rivers State Civil Service and all public servants of the Rivers State Government, including Pensioners, and all suspended political appointees, for the month of March, 2025.

 

The Administrator has further directed the Accountant-General to ensure that payment for salaries in March 2025 is remitted, without any delay.

 

Signed:

 

Prof. Ibibia Worika

 

Secretary to the Government of Rivers State