Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage for civil servants in the state.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, the payment will commence in December 2024.
The decision follows recommendations by a committee established by the state government to assess the feasibility of the new wage structure.
Governor Buni signed off on the recommendations, paving the way for civil servants to receive the increased salary.
“The committee had recommended a reconciliation of local government finances to ensure a hitch-free transition process of the local government councils from the existing salary structure to the new minimum wage,” the statement read.
Mohammed added that the reconciliation process is nearing completion and will allow for the quick enrolment of local government employees into the new salary structure.
The state government urged civil servants to reciprocate this gesture by committing to efficient and effective service delivery.
“We expect civil servants to put in their best efforts to improve service delivery in the state,” Mohammed stated.
