Civil servants at the Federal Secretariat were on Friday seen in their offices working on the eve of Christmas as many complained of lack of salaries to celebrate the yuletide.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government had declared Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 as public holidays as part of the Christmas break.
NAN correspondent, who monitored the situation, observed that many workers still reported to their different offices at the secretariat in spite of the Christmas being just one day away.
Some of them however decried lack of money to enable them travel to celebrate the season with their loved ones as they were yet to receive their salaries.
Mrs Mercy Okoro, a civil servant, said it was difficult for her to travel as she could not afford to buy some items to share with her siblings at her home town.
“I actually wanted to travel hoping that the Federal Government will release salaries before now. Looking at the situation, I can not do so since I don’t have enough money on me.
“I believe it is the same challenge for other workers like me.
Credit: Leadership