Workers in Anambra State have complained about repeated deductions from their monthly salaries, saying the situation has made life very difficult for them.
Many civil servants said their pay is often reduced by amounts ranging from about N25,000 to N48,000 without clear explanation.
The organised labour bodies in the state, including the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, are preparing to meet in Awka to decide how to respond to the issue.
There are growing concerns that the matter could lead to industrial action if no solution is found.
Several workers told Business Day that they now receive very low take-home pay, with some describing it as almost half of their normal salary.
They explained that the money is no longer enough to cover basic needs such as transport, food, school fees, and rent, especially with the current rise in living costs.
Some of the affected workers linked the situation to government actions taken against those who were absent during the Monday sit-at-home order linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.
They also said that even workers who now report regularly to duty are still facing deductions.
Labour leaders have expressed frustration over the matter, saying it has already been discussed with the state government during Workers’ Day activities but no lasting solution has followed.
They said the next steps will be made public after their meeting.
On the government side, an aide to Governor Chukwuma Soludo said the complaints about salary deductions are known and will be looked into.
The official added that the state government does not want any breakdown of industrial peace and hopes the issue will be resolved quickly.