Nnamdi Chukwu
THE Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned “in the strongest term” the recent attempts to subject the state civil and public servants to a fifth verification exercise within a year.
Hon. Abraham Amah, Abia State PDP Vice Chairman/Acting State Publicly Secretary, in a statement made available to Eighteen-Eleven Media, says the party views the action as not only punitive but also primitive, as, according to the party, it unnecessarily subjects the hardworking employees of Abia State to undue stress and uncertainty.
“It is disheartening to witness the continuous imposition of such burdensome verification exercises on the dedicated workforce of Abia State without due consideration for the negative impact and consequences on the workers and their families.
“The frequency of these exercises raises serious questions about the motives behind such actions and the lack of regard for the well-being of the workers.
“The Abia PDP calls on the relevant authorities to immediately halt any further attempts to subject the workers to additional verification exercises and to engage in transparent dialogue with the workers’ representatives to address any legitimate concerns or issues.
“It is imperative that the welfare and rights of the workers are prioritized and respected in all decision-making processes”.
The party called on the state government to adopt more modern and efficient methods of personnel management and accountability that do not unduly burden the workforce and disrupt their productivity.
“There is a need for a more strategic and sustainable approach to workforce verification that considers the well-being and dignity of the workers.
“The Abia PDP stands in solidarity with the workers of Abia State and will continue to advocate for their rights and interests.
“We call for a fair and just treatment of the workers and a more collaborative approach to governance that values the contributions of every worker towards the development of our dear state”, the party stressed.
Eighteen-Eleven Media