The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Rivers State Chapter has expressed their displeasure over the gift of 41 SUV Cars that Governor Nyesome Wike bought for the judicial officers as the gift was termed as a misplaced priority as it wasn’t what the state needed, oyogist.com reports.
Recently, the state Governor, Wike had bought over 41 SUVs for the judges in the state judiciary including 7 serving in the federal judicial service.
Mrs. Beatrice Itubo who is the NLC Chairman while speaking on Info FM Radio, Port Harcourt Nigeria said that the gift is unnecessary as this is when the state needs more funds.
“They Cannot pay arrears of pensions of workers, no gratuities to retirees, and workers aren’t promoted.”
“The state hasn’t paid the minimum wages approved yet. The state record of unemployment is high and yet you still have money to buy over 41 Sports Utility Vehicles(SUV). Honestly, I don’t know what is happening in this state.” Itubo Beatrice Complained.
She also pointed out that in the space of 3 years, the judges have been given Cars 3 times.
