ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, Wednesday, announced a N10,000 salary increase for civil servants in the state, pending the ongoing negotiation between labour and the Federal Government of Nigeria, on the new minimum wage.
The governor stated this during this year’s Workers’ Day celebration at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, the state capital on Wednesday.
He assured that the current practice of regular promotions and timely payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities will be maintained.
Nwifuru said, “Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, we are waiting for the outcome of the negotiation of the minimum wage and to assure you, distinguished workers of our great state, that Ebonyi will not be the least. I have directed that all arrears of promotions should be immediately released.
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“I am elated that you have shown commitment and that you are part and parcel of this great state. It gives me a lot of joy and it is a challenge to me as your governor.
“All the issues raised by the NLC and TUC. Sincerely, what we will do is to offer another award of ten thousand naira to join the other N10,000 to be N20,000.”
The Ebonyi governor saluted the workers for their courage, focus, resilience and productivity.
He said, “As I said last year, your tremendous sacrifices and dedication to our great state summed up your numerous contributions to the growth and development of our state, Ebonyi.
“At times, things may seem tough owing to the economic challenges we are facing in our great country, Nigeria today. But you have always exemplified uncommon patriotism for the common good of our nation Nigeria.
“I salute your courage, focus and resilience and productive will. In celebrating you today, it is important to reiterate what our administration has in stock for you as contained in our manifesto, People’s Charter of Needs.”