NGLocal government workers in Cross River State, Nigeria, have protested over an 11-month delay in receiving their salaries, demanding immediate payment. The workers, newly employed in 2025, claim they have continued working without compensation, leading to severe hardship, including some deaths during government verification processes. Protesters gathered in Calabar, marching to the Governor’s Office despite heavy rain, with signs expressing their plight. One worker, Uchi Julius, highlighted the impact on families and criticized the government for unfulfilled promises of employment. Another protester, Happiness Augustine, emphasized the lack of payment despite being employed for over a year. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, acknowledged the issue, stating that a panel of inquiry had completed its report and the government was moving toward resolution, promising action within two weeks.
Bias read (Center): While the issue of unpaid salaries involves political implications due to the involvement of the governor and state government, the article presents both the workers' grievances and the government's response without overt ideological slant. The framing remains balanced between the workers' demands (
