Okezie Ikpeazu, the Governor of Abia State, has assured that his administration will always prioritize regular salary payments to workers in the interest of industrial harmony in the state.
Governor Ikpeazu stated this on Wednesday when he received in audience the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Professionals, Abia State Council at Government House Umuahia.
The Governor, however, reminded the workers that they must also appreciate the genuine challenges that face the government especially in the face of dwindling revenues.
He called for the understanding and cooperation of workers when such issues come up, especially in situations where they are caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.