Workers attached to the Ondo State Government House, including sweepers and other low-income staff, have cried out over the non-payment of their allowances since January, warning that their living conditions have worsened as the Easter season approaches.
The aggrieved workers, many of whom rely solely on the stipends to cater for their families, expressed frustration over what they described as prolonged neglect by authorities. Some of them lamented that they have continued to report for duty daily despite not receiving any financial support for months, insisting that survival has become increasingly difficult amid rising economic hardship. According to them, “we are hungry” and can no longer cope without immediate intervention.
Sources familiar with the situation revealed that the affected workers have repeatedly appealed to relevant government officials, but their concerns have yet to receive a concrete response. The delay in payment has reportedly left several workers unable to meet basic needs such as food, transportation, and healthcare, heightening tensions within the workforce.
The development reflects a broader pattern of welfare concerns among public workers in Ondo State, where issues around delayed payments and allowances have surfaced in recent times. Labour groups in tertiary institutions have also raised alarms over unpaid arrears and financial obligations, urging the state government to act swiftly to prevent further hardship among workers.
As Easter draws nearer, the affected workers are calling on the state government to urgently settle all outstanding allowances, warning that continued silence may force them to take further action to press home their demands.
