Asiya Muhammad NasirThe Anambra State Government has announced the commencement of pro-rata salary payments for civil servants as part of efforts to end the persistent Monday sit-at-home across the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, disclosed this on Saturday in Awka, noting that the decision was taken during the end-of-tenure retreat of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC).
Mefor said the retreat reviewed the performance of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration over the past four years and outlined priorities for the new term beginning March 17, 2026.
He explained that for years, many public servants stayed away from work on Mondays, often citing insecurity and transportation challenges, factors the government says are no longer valid.
According to him, workers had continued to enjoy full salaries despite absenteeism, prompting the government to adopt the pro-rata payment system effective February 2026Under the new arrangement, civil servants who fail to report to work on Mondays will forfeit that day’s pay, with attendance mechanisms, including clock-in and clock-out systems, already being put in place.
Mefor added that Monday absenteeism had significantly affected government productivity and economic activities, leading to revenue losses and stalled public services.
