- Nwifuru approves N75K for Ebonyi workers
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service, with effect from November 1.
Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as N7 billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities.
This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday, by Daniel Alabrah, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor.
He said Diri acknowledged the challenging times workers face in the state due to the rise in the cost of living.
He said the related consequential adjustments for the various sectors, as agreed with the leadership of labour in the state, would also be implemented.
The statement read: “to address the harsh times and in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment Act 2024), the Prosperity Administration of governor Douye Diri has approved the sum of N80,000 as minimum wage for the state’s workers
“Gov. Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of state retirees.
“To further ameliorate the challenges of our retired senior citizens, His Excellency also approved the payment and reduction of the outstanding gratuity liabilities by Seven Billion Naira.”
He said the governor appreciated the workers and their leadership for their understanding, patience and commitment to the policies and programmes of the administration.
Meanwhile, Governor Francis Nwifuru has approved the payment of N75,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state.
The announcement is contained in a statement signed by Monday Uzor, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, in Abakaliki on Sunday.
Nwifuru said that implementation of the new minimum wage would commence on Monday.
The governor said the decision followed a careful review of the current economic situation in the country, especially as it affects the workers.
According to him, the least paid civil servant on grade level 2 will enjoy a full minimum wage of 75,000 while from grade level 3 and above will get an increment of 40,000 across board.
He also announced the appointments of Dr Obinna Ezenkwa and Mr Uchenna Otuh, as general managers to pilot affairs of Umuoghara Pulverization Plant and Ezzamgbo pipe production factory respectively.
He said their appointment was in line with the state government’s desire to bring in expertise to drive the industries.
He urged them to bring their expertise to bear in the service and called on stakeholders to support the new appointees to prosper the state. (NAN)
