Minimum Wage: Ebonyi Workers Smiles Home As Government Begins Payment
Nsisonabasi Thompson
Jan 11, 2020
Ebonyi State Civil Servants on Friday started smiling home after the payment for January salaries to them began with the new minimum wage reflecting upon.
READ ALSO: Yusuf Buhari Declares Interest In House Of Representatives Seat -
Some of the workers who spoke to newsmen, confirmed getting alerts of their January salaries with the new salaries structure.
READ ALSO: Nigeria: Supreme Court Set to Decide ADC Leadership Battle | SEE DATE
This was due to the directive of Governor David Umahi during the week that the January salaries of workers be paid with the new salaries structure adopted between Organized Labour in the state and government on or before the 10 January
READ ALSO: Dropped Out From 2023 Presidential Race? Senate President Lawan Opens Up | DETAILS
According to the governor, he said the early payment was to enable the workers commence the New year after the spending they may have done during the festive period.
READ ALSO: AKWA IBOM (RE-RUN): Godswill Akpabio Wins APC Senatorial Ticket | READ DETAILS
Commissioner for Information, Uchenna Orji confirmed the payment of the salaries to the workers.
READ ALSO: Ossy Prestige's death: INEC fixes March 27 for Aba North/South by- election
He said that since the governor's first term, the state government have always paid salaries before 15 of every month.
READ ALSO: ADC Crisis: Nwosu Links INEC Decision to Jagaban Politics | READ WHY
"But because the governor wanted to assist the workers after they might have spent alot during the Christmas period, he decided that the workers be paid before 10th January to assist them get back on their feet"
READ ALSO: Benue North-East: I will be running for Senate in 2027 - Suswam
With this payment, the governor has made history as the first governor to implement the new wage in the Southeast.
READ ALSO: How Government Displaced Lekki Toll Gate Neighbors | SEE DETAILS
He said that all civil servants in the state including local government workers have all been paid effective from Friday.
READ ALSO: IPOB: Why Nnamdi Kanu Hasn't Sent Video, Audio Messages From Detention -Lawyer
Read Also: Umahi doesn't belong to APC, says PDP governors
"Also, all government appointees have also been paid their January salaries. This include, members of the state Executive Council, and other appointees of government",
READ ALSO: "I will Make Biafra Great Again", Mazi Nnamdi Kanu vowes in Iowa.
"The governor, has the welfare of workers at heart. He believes this will spur them to perform better", Orji said
READ ALSO: Olawepo-Hashim Resigns From PDP, Vows To Resist One Party State -
Orji also said the governor had in the past released over N6bn for workers to access as soft loan and grants to enable them set up agric businesses to boost their finances.
READ ALSO: Nigeria Budgets N135bn For 2027 Election Lawsuits -
Orji, who is also the acting Commissioner for Human Capital Developmental, said the state government have commenced enumeration of employable Ebonyians so as to enable them key into interventions of government.
Related Stories
Nigeria: Supreme Court Set to Decide ADC Leadership Battle | SEE DATE
Benue North-East: I will be running for Senate in 2027 - Suswam
ADC Crisis: Nwosu Links INEC Decision to Jagaban Politics | READ WHY
Yusuf Buhari Declares Interest In House Of Representatives Seat -
Nigeria Budgets N135bn For 2027 Election Lawsuits -
Olawepo-Hashim Resigns From PDP, Vows To Resist One Party State -
""
— Nsisonabasi Thompson