Enugu College of Education Sparks Anxiety with Termination of 95 Staff Members
ESCET terminates 95 staff due to alleged irregularities, causing shock and collapse among employees, prompting calls for intervention from Governor Peter Mbah.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a shocking development, the Enugu State College of Education Technical (ESCET) has announced the termination of employment for 95 staff members. The news, delivered by the College's Registrar, Pat Aneke, has sent shockwaves through the institution, with reports of high tension among both academic and non-academic staff.
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The layoffs, attributed to alleged irregularities in the engagement process of the affected employees, come amidst economic hardships and months of unpaid salaries. Many employees, who have served for three years, now find themselves without a means of livelihood, adding to the strain faced by individuals in a country grappling with economic turmoil and hyperinflation.
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An anonymous worker, speaking to Daily Post, described the terminations as a crushing injustice, emphasizing the despair felt by dedicated employees now facing job loss. With families to support, many of the affected staff members are urging Governor Peter Mbah to intervene and reconsider the decision.
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The plea for intervention underscores the dire circumstances faced by those impacted, urging the government to take into account the economic challenges facing the country and halt the actions of the implementation committee responsible for the terminations.
The situation at ESCET highlights broader issues of job insecurity and economic instability, prompting calls for swift action to address the plight of affected employees.
