Taraba ‘ghost workers’ go spiritual over 10 months unpaid salaries

News Taraba ‘ghost workers’ go spiritual over 10 months unpaid salaries Published on April 10, 2026 By Great Ozozoyin A group of workers in Taraba State, controversially labeled as “ghost workers,” have resorted to spiritual means in their struggle to secure payment of 10 months’ unpaid salaries. The workers, made up of both Christians and Muslims, gathered on Friday at the Al-Huda Mosque in Jalingo, where they held special prayers seeking divine intervention over their prolonged hardship. Led by their convener, Abdurrauf Sani, the group appealed to Agbu Kefas to urgently address their situation. Sani said the workers have endured months of financial strain, revealing that six members of the group have died during the period, while another is currently battling hepatitis amid mounting medical and living expenses. He expressed frustration that repeated efforts to resolve the issue through official channels had failed, leaving them with no option but to seek divine help. “We are not ghost workers; we are staff of the Taraba State Government,” Sani insisted, questioning why they were being treated differently. He added that the group plans to continue its spiritual approach by holding prayers at the Gospel House Church on Sunday, emphasizing their demand for full payment of the outstanding salaries. “The suffering among our people is becoming unbearable. That is why we are here praying for God’s intervention,” he said. In his sermon, Usman Bakari offered prayers for the affected workers and urged the state government to respond swiftly to their concerns. He, however, commended governor Kefas for achievements in security and education, particularly the introduction of free education, and called for continued public support for the administration. The development brings to the fore growing concerns over workers’ welfare in the state, as the affected individuals continue to push for recognition and payment of their entitlements. Don't Miss Brigade commander tasks senior officers on professional growth You may like Police in Taraba deny arrest of Abdulmumin Imam Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Taraba CAN urges support for IDPs, calls for peace in Taraba Police pledge full security in Taraba during Easter celebrations Gov Kefas pledges strengthened border security in Taraba’s Takum LGA Taraba govt begins evacuation of students from Plateau

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