Governor Buni Approves N70, 000 Minimum Wage
By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N70, 000 minimum wage to state civil servants with effect from December 2024.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mamman Mohammed, Director General Press and Media Affairs.
He said the Governor gave the approval following the recommendations of the committee on minimum wage constituted by the state government.
The committee is also working on the reconciliation of local government finances to ensure a hitch free transition from the existing salary structure.
He said that the reconciliation process is expected to be concluded soon for approval, and quick enrolment of local government employees into the new minimum wage salary structure.
“The Government expects civil servants in the state to reciprocate the gesture by putting in their best to ensure effective and efficient service delivery,” Mamman added in the statement.
