The agents of the urban division of agriculture of the city of Kikwit are currently facing an alarming situation. Indeed, these 101 agents, whether active or retired, have not received their salaries for eleven months. A situation that prompted them to express their anger and frustration.
According to their statement, the officers claim to have been excluded from the payroll and considered deceased, despite being alive and well. They demand that the government intervene quickly to solve this problem and do them justice by giving them the wages they are owed.
Clarisse Diango, spokesperson for the agents, said: “We, active agents of the public service of the agriculture, fishing and livestock service, ask to be paid for the months of October 2022 until today. We ask the authorities to answer our call and solve this problem which is becoming more and more painful.”
The situation is all the more worrying as some agents are about to retire and have not yet received their final statements. This difficult financial situation has a considerable impact on the daily lives of these officers and their families.
This salary crisis highlights the difficulties faced by many civil servants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Non-payment of wages is a recurring problem affecting the lives of many public sector workers.
It is now essential that the authorities take measures to solve this problem and meet the legitimate demands of the agents of the urban division of agriculture of Kikwit. Respect for workers’ rights and the payment of wages are essential to ensure financial and social stability in the country.
It is also important to stress the importance of the role of civil servants in the development of the agricultural sector and the local economy. Their work is essential to ensure food security and sustainable development in the region.
In conclusion, the situation of the agents of the urban division of agriculture of Kikwit is worrying and requires rapid action on the part of the competent authorities