Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta state, Godwin Ogorugba, has expressed strong dissatisfaction over what he called lackadaisical attitude of staff of the Isoko North Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) to work.
The council chairman who frown and condemned the recurring practice of employees merely signing the attendance register and then leaving for other personal jobs, decried the situation where only seven out of thirty-five staff members reported for duty during his visit on Thursday.
According to the council chairman, during his previous visit, fewer than six staff members were present, adding that “This is my second visit here. The first time, you were fewer than seven people at work; today, only seven showed up and yet everyone receives a full salary at the end of the month. It is evident that absenteeism has become a norm among you, with many treating their government positions as a backup option.”
The chairman however warned that the authority will no longer tolerate indolence and lackadaisical attitude and any staff found wanting will be ease out to allow serious minded people engaged in the job.
The HPM and the Accountant were asked to report to the office of the Executive Chairman on Tuesday next week without fail.
In another development, the chairman of Isoko North council, Godwin Ogorugba has strongly condemned the way and manner the Sterling Global company was handling the ongoing issues with the Fitters and Welders Association of Nigeria, describing their treatment of the indigenous workforce by the company as unfair and unacceptable.
Ogorugba who expressed his displeasure during a meeting with the Association today, on Thursday at the council’s Exco chamber, noted that the meeting was intended to include representatives of Sterling Global, but the company failed to honour the council’s invitation.
“It is quite troubling that a foreign company, which should be working in partnership with the government, is instead showing disregard for dialogue over an issue that could have been peacefully resolved at the discussion table. Sterling Global’s management should be held accountable if any crisis arises due to their dismissive attitude.
“We invited both Sterling Global and the Fitters and Welders Association of Nigeria to this meeting, yet the company failed to show up. This is highly unfortunate, especially since the matter touches on peace and security in the area.”
Speaking on behalf of the Association, Zonal General Secretary Morrister Idibra stated that the Nigerian Local Content Act provides for the engagement of local professionals, yet Sterling Global has continuously sidelined them in favour of employing Indian workers for jobs meant for locals.
He appealed to the Executive chairman to take swift action on the matter.
