The Rivers State Government has authorised the immediate payment of March salaries for civil servants, public workers, pensioners, and suspended political appointees.
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s Sole Administrator, approved the directive, which was announced on Friday, March 28, by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika.
According to the statement, the Accountant-General has been instructed to ensure prompt salary disbursement.
The decision follows mounting pressure from labour unions, particularly the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which had recently threatened a statewide strike over delayed salaries.
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The NLC had warned that prolonged non-payment could lead to a total shutdown of government operations.
Announcing the approval, the Rivers State Government stated:
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