The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Akwa Ibom State commends the state government for settling outstanding arrears owed to local government workers. In statements reported by multiple outlets, the union’s state president, Comrade Anestina Iweh, says the payments follow many years of unpaid arrears and bring “relief” to workers across the state. NULGE describes the government’s action as a positive step toward addressing the backlog of owed salaries or allowances for local government employees. The union therefore publicly acknowledges the governor’s intervention and expresses appreciation for the arrears payment. Reports note that the union made its remarks shortly after the government’s payment of the arrears, highlighting the impact on workers who had been waiting for years to receive what they are owed. Overall, the coverage agrees that NULGE is reacting to the completion of arrears payment and that the union views it as beneficial for affected local government staff.