Following the videos of some sweepers working for Lagos State Waste Management Authority that have gone viral, a statement has been issued.
According to the Chief Press secretary, Gboyega Akosile on his twitter handle, he said,
“The Lagos State Waste Management Authority has clarified
its position on the delayed salary payment to street sweepers in view of the
recent pockets of protests and agitations over the issue.
“According to a statement issued on Saturday by
the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, LAWMA, Mr Ibrahim
Odumboni, the sweepers are directly engaged by the contractors of the Agency,
who are also responsible for their monthly payments and upkeep
“While noting that the contractual agreement only exists between the Authority and the Contractors,
Odumboni maintained that the State government prioritises the welfare and the wellbeing of its personnel and affiliate companies
“Odumboni revealed that LAWMA had made April payments to the contractors for disbursement to their staffers, adding that efforts are ongoing to ensure the prompt release of subsequent payments
“He emphasised that the Authority appreciates the great
work the sweepers are rendering, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic, and
gave an assurance that LAWMA will continue to ensure prompt payment to its
various contractors
“The Acting Managing Director, therefore, solicited for
continued support and understanding, stressing that the issue of delayed
payments will be discussed with the contractor and amicably resolved to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
No comments:
Post a Comment