Orok Okon, Cross River State Head of Service says, the Cross River State Government has introduced strict clearance measures aimed at curbing loan repayment evasion among civil servants.
Okon, who made the disclosure to journalists in a statement to reporters in Calabar on Tuesday, said the decision followed complaints from some financial institutions about civil servants in the state evading loan repayments.
“We received complaints of unpaid loans and evasion of loan repayment by staff through switching of salary accounts,” he said.
Henceforth he revealed, service providers must obtain clearance to confirm the eligibility of civil servants before granting salary-linked loans.
Beneficiaries he added, must have their names submitted for vetting, and that the Head of Service’s office would no longer process unauthorised deductions.
“Civil servants will not be allowed to change salary pay points without formal approval through their ministries, departments, and agencies,” he said. Violations by staff, payroll officers, or financial institutions would attract sanctions, including blacklisting from future engagements.
This policy decision, he maintained, seeks to promote financial discipline, protect workers’ welfare, and enhance transparency in salary-related transactions.
Credit: NAN
