Chinenye Anosike, executive director, Federal Mortgage Bank, has appealed to the Abia State government to assist it in recovering backlogs of payments from loans granted to civil servants spanning from 2019 to May 2025.
She disclosed that some of the deductions made by Ministries, Departments and Agencies have not been remitted to update their records as well as sustainability.
Anosike made the appeal in Umuahia when she led a delegation of top management and staff of the bank on a courtesy visit to Benson Ojiekere, Head of Service, Abia State.
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She applauded Governor Alex Otti for the significant achievements so far recorded since he assumed office.
Anosike disclosed that the keys to 18 remaining houses to bring them to 100 units built by the bank at Ubani had been officially handed over to beneficiaries.
Ojiekere, in his response, said that the state government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the civil service and improving the well-being of the workers, which is irrevocable.
He noted that the civil service remains the engine room of the government, maintaining that its structure is crucial to the success of all other sectors.
The HOS said that the administration of Governor Alex Otti is resolute in its pursuit to better the lot of civil servants in the state, making it a top priority on its governance agenda.
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Ojeikere also listed several ongoing projects by the government and described the housing project by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria as strategic in complementing the efforts of the present administration in improving the welfare of the workforce.
The Head of Service appealed to the management of the bank to not only revive the long-suspended housing projects but also make them affordable.
He urged the bank to review some of the existing eligibility conditions for civil servants in accessing their facilities.
Chris Okoro, a former labour union leader, in his speech, requested the Head of Service and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria to look into the situation of civil servants whose contributions were deducted years back with the hope of owning homes upon retirement, but still live in rented apartments.
