“We have observed, with concern, the increasing incidents of banditry, kidnapping, robbery in the country. The air, rail and road transport systems are no longer safe.”
The union says the salary review is necessary to narrow the gap between civil servants’ emoluments and those in other segments of the public service.
“Debt for infrastructure is an investment in the future, and if we set out to do only what we can complete, that means we will not do anything.”
Minister Chris Ngige said the unions cannot “dictate to the president its constitutional powers on appointments.”
“We hope and also urge the Kaduna state governor not to escalate matters to such a level where it becomes uncontrollable.”
“It is unfortunate that in spite of the plague of insecurity…, some politicians are working hard to scrap the local government system.”
