This is an appeal to the government of Edo State, Gov. Adams Aliyu Oshiomole to save the souls of the Members of staff of Edo State polytechnic Usen from the untold sufferings and hardship that the non-payment of salaries has brought upon them. The last salary that we received was October, 2015 salary. Despite the non-payment of salaries, it would interest the governor to know that members of staff have never neglected their duties but have continued to work diligently as a result of the fact that the comrade governor and former labour leader would not lend his ears to workers who have embarked on any form of industrial action. Members of staff have however resorted to borrowing money from different sources to ensure that they continue to carry out their duties with the hope that their salaries would be paid and they can in turn offset their loans. As it is at the moment, most members of staff are seriously indebted and ineligible to borrow anymore.

Several peaceful protests have been made to the Edo State government house. The last protest was held on 22nd December, 2015 in coalition with other state owned tertiary institutions (with the exception of AAU Ekpoma) during which the Hon. Commissioner of Education and Chief of Staff to Edo State government, Hon. Partick Obahiagbon addressed us and promised that the governor is aware of the situation and would put smiles on our faces before Christmas but nothing was done. The labour unions in the institution seem to be handicapped as they are unable to do anything about the situation.

I would like to state here that this is an honest and sincere appeal without any political undertone or any attempt to dent the image of our comrade governor or the good people of Edo state. It is a cry for help from a helpless, law abiding, hardworking member of staff of Edo State Polytechnic Usen, who is presently confused, frustrated, destabilized and tortured by the hardship, suffering, shame, embarrassment and disgrace that the non-payment of five (5) months salaries has caused. This is written with the hope that our dear governor who knows that a labourer deserves his/her wages would urgently look into this matter and SAVE OUR SOULS.
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  Despite the non-payment of salaries, it would interest the governor to know that members of staff have never neglected their duties but have continued to work diligently as a result of the fact that the comrade governor and former labour leader would not lend his ears to workers who have embarked on any form of industrial action.

Several peaceful protests have been made to the Edo State government house. The last protest was held on 22nd December, 2015 in coalition with other state owned tertiary institutions (with the exception of AAU Ekpoma) during which the Hon. Commissioner of Education and Chief of Staff to Edo State government, Hon. Partick Obahiagbon addressed us and promised that the governor is aware of the situation and would put smiles on our faces before Christmas but nothing was done. The labour unions in the institution seem to be handicapped as they are unable to do anything about the situation.

Maybe that is the problem. How can you continue to work 'diligently' when you have not eaten for 5months? Even after 2 months self, something serious should be done, not remain meek like homeless doves. If you go on a peaceful protest the first time and it doesn't work, the next time go on a 'less peaceful' one. Then shut down the entire institution, until the governor pays up every outstanding salary, including the period of the strike. That was the way Oshiomole did it in his time, why can't you people use the same method against him?


On a less serious note, are you sure you guys understood Mr. Obahiagbon's promise when he addressed you? Because he might have said something entirely different in his migraine-inducing English.

This is emotional. PLS SAVE THEIR SOULS, your children and family members have their salaries paid in full.

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Na beg dem dey beg ooh olorun

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Osho

This jus one of the governors destroying the good name of APC

oshobaba abeg pay them oooo....abi na the cash U use go marry ur Oyibo wife?

Hmmm

All these midget governors without human empathy and sympathy! Imagine since October last year!

All he could achieve is talking down on the last administration! Iara has taken the economy of Edo while The Midget now has his brain located in his joystick!

Last salary received since October 2015! Jesu, APC no go kill us for Nigeria

.mr "go and die" is busy servicing lara's engine. That ugly midget with head like tennis ball.

I weep for my nation, you who cried for the masses now makes the masses cry.

Now the predator is becoming a prey....oshomole is now doing what he was fighting against..,saaaaad

Pele ti e.. lools... I remember Usen poly.. went dea frm Okada then to fish...

However it is a terrible plight useh pple face. .. Gosh this country ehn... u pple shud plead ur cause to Omosede, she is repin Ovia north east... she cud work for you...

Take heart bro... God is with you, and every okada student who misses iya shols...

We share your pains at this perilous time.

Have you noticed it's only APC states having issues every now and then.

Save our souls too, gov. Rochass okorocha our lecturers are still on strike

I am just wondering how someone will work and will not get paid..... It's just like a fairy tales.... what an injustice....

If this is true, then it's wickedness of the highest order. How do you expect these people to feed, to meet up with needs. Most of these people are parents - they have got their children school fees to settle, many other bills to settle.

Tell me, how the students won't suffer from this. They will use all their allowance to buy handouts, cos that will eventually turn to their source of income!

God please give us leaders after your heart in Jesus Name

sorry ooo!!! Ilara needs money to maintain her beauty. So this parrot too also owns you salary. Baba go and die Don fall my hand.

Shortyy:
Save our souls too, gov. Rochass okorocha our lecturers are still on strike

He is now a born again, old things have passed away including your lecturers salary! So he starts a new leaf by paying from henceforth

Why add Aliyu? When we all know he is now a Christian. That is how they posted a picture of Spidermen that was actually from Cameroon. I have been to Edo twice, Igarra and Benin. I saw developments and interacted with real Edo people... Just like Fayose in Ekiti. Adams is in control in his own state...

seyema:
This jus one of the governors destroying the good name of APC

I'll take the last phrase as a joke.

Adams na God let him save eve be4 u. Infidels

chizzy94:
Make I book space

thesicilian:
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chizzy94:
Make I book space

Space booking is prohibited.

You said Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon addressed you guys?(without an interpreter?) Mhen, that's where the problem is...