The duly elected Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government, Dr. Tom Obaseki, has issued a query to the Head of Local Government Administration over the non-payment of December 2024 and January 2025 salaries for council workers.
In a query letter cited by our correspondent and titled “Urgent Request for Explanation on Non-Payment of Salaries,” Dr. Obaseki demanded an explanation for the delay in paying salaries of elected Councillors, the Vice Chairman, the Secretary to the Council, Supervisors, Special Advisers, and Special Assistants, among others.
The Council Chairman further directed the Head of Local Government Administration to provide a formal written explanation for the non-payment of salaries within 24 hours.
The letter reads: “I have just been informed that the elected Councillors of Oredo Local Government Council were not paid their salaries for January 2025. Additionally, the Chairman Vice Chairman, Secretary to the Council, Supervisors, Special Advisers, and Special Assistants to the Council, have not received their salaries for December 2024 and January 2025.
“This situation is highly concerning as it affects the financial well-being and effectiveness of the affected officials. The delay in salary payment raises serious questions regarding administrative and financial management within the Council.
“In light of this, I kindly request you to provide a formal written explanation for the non-payment of these salaries within 24 hours. Furthermore, I request that you provide any documented evidence justifying the reasons for this delay.”
Dr. Obaseki added, “Your immediate attention to this matter is highly anticipated, and I look forward to your prompt response and resolution.”