Delta pledges justice after civil servant dies at work

The Delta State Government has assured the family of deceased civil servant Mr. Unity Adeda that justice will not be compromised following his reported death at work. On Saturday, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, accompanied a delegation of senior officials to the family's home to offer condolences for the tragic incident.

The delegation comprised various high-ranking state officials, including the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Community Development, Mrs Kevwe Agas.

Emu expressed the state government's deep concern over the incident, emphasizing that every life was valued by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration. He stated that the government was mourning with the family, the civil service, and the entire state. The deceased, a Level 16 civil servant in the Ministry of Secondary Education, had made significant contributions to the public service before his untimely demise.

Preliminary reports suggested that the death resulted from an internal altercation at the workplace. The government has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and has formed an administrative panel consisting of serving and retired civil servants to review the situation and improve internal conflict-resolution mechanisms within the public service.

The primary purpose of this panel is to strengthen the system and prevent future escalations of similar incidents, rather than interfering with the judicial process or police investigation.

The state government met with labor leaders on Thursday to assure them that the workplace remained safe for civil servants. Emu reiterated the government's commitment to providing justice and to rebuilding trust within the public service. He appealed to civil servants to remain calm and continue with their duties while the government protected their well-being and maintained a peaceful working environment.