A distressed Nigerian mother, Juliet Ene Pius, has publicly criticized the management of Rhythm 93.7 FM, Jos, Plateau State, for allegedly withholding her husband’s salary for five to six months.
Her emotional outcry, posted on Facebook, has drawn attention to the plight of employees allegedly enduring non-payment while struggling to survive in Nigeria’s harsh economic climate.
In a series of heartfelt posts, Juliet expressed her frustration over the financial strain on her family, recounting a particularly harrowing experience last year.
While hospitalized and in urgent need of blood, her husband had to plead with the station’s HR department before they reluctantly released two months' worth of salary.
This incident, she said, underscored the management’s indifference, despite having the funds to pay their workers.
She also disclosed that she had previously messaged Silverbird Group’s founder, Ben Murray-Bruce, in hopes of escalating the issue, but received no response.
In her Facebook posts, Juliet lamented:
“This is the 5th or 6th month now... People working for your company have families, they are human, they have bills to pay... What type of wickedness is this?”
“If anything happens and someone dies, your company won’t close; you’ll just hire another person.”
“I’m tired of everything... My husband sometimes treks to work on an empty stomach.”
Juliet’s revelations have sparked discussions on the treatment of employees in the private sector, with many commending her courage for speaking out.
She urged the management of Rhythm 93.7 Jos and the Silverbird Group to take immediate action and pay their staff, emphasizing that workers should not have to beg for their rightful earnings.
Her posts resonate with a broader sentiment of discontent among Nigerian workers, who often endure delayed salaries under the fear of losing their jobs if they voice their grievances.