Nigerian Maritime University to deduct N7,000 from staff salaries over water Transportation

The Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State will from September ending begin the deductions of N7,000 from the salaries of all senior staff to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy on the cost of water Transportation to and fro Warri and Okerenkoko or Kurutie.

In an internal memo signed by the University Registrar and acting Bursar, Engr. Prof. Emmanuel Munakurogha Adigio, a copy seen on Tuesday by the Nigerian Tribune, the University said that the N7,000 deductions will be deducted at source from the payment of September salaries.

According to the Internal Memo, “This is to inform all Senior Staff that the University Management at an Emergency Meeting held on Thursday, 17th August 2023, deliberated on better ways to mitigate the high cost of transportation from Warri to the University and back, following the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.

“Recall that at the 3rd Meeting (Emergency) of Congregation held on Thursday, 22nd June, 2023, the Vice-Chancellor had empathized with staff over the rising cost of water transportation and its negative impact, and promised to look at different options and apply the most practicable means geared towards reducing the effect.

“Consequently, the Management has decided as follows: Every Senior Staff is to contribute the sum of N7,000 (Seven Thousand Naira) monthly for water transportation as against over 50,000 spent by workers;

“That the above staff contribution would be deducted from source;

“That the University Consultancy Services and the Transport Unit will manage the fund,

“For effective service delivery, all maintenance works/repairs will come from the fund, “The Transport Unit will come up with movement schedule;

“To avoid overloading, staff would be allowed to travel with only modest luggage;
“The Transport Unit will use the first week of September, 2023 to put in place all necessary logistics;

“Management will fund and kick start the scheme from the second week of September, 2023,
“Deduction of staff contribution will commence with September salary;

“By this memo, the Ag. Bursar is directed to effect the deductions. I hereby sincerely thank all Senior Staff of the University for their Support and understanding.”