The staff of Ambrose Alli, Ekpoma in Edo State who were sacked in 2023 following the agitation for payment of their outstanding salaries, amongst other entitlements under the administration of immediate past Governor have been reinstated.
Penpushing reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor made this known in a statement on Monday, adding that Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the immediate reinstatement of the staff members.
The statement explained that the recall was significant step by the Governor toward correcting the injustices of the past and upholding the principles of natural justice, equity and good conscience.
The government of Monday Okpebholo believes in the principle of natural justice, equity and good conscience, and will, therefore, not fail to correct any seeming injustice meted to on citizens of Edo State. This reinstatement, therefore, is to demonstrate the governor’s avowed commitment and adherence to the rule of law in governance at all times’, Ikhilor wrote.
Penpushing further reports that it is recalled that the staffers, who were majorly members of the institution’s branch of Academic Staff Union of the Universities (ASUS), were relieved of their appointment, following the agitation for payment of their outstanding salaries, amongst other entitlements.
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