Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced an ₦80,000 minimum wage for civil service workers, effective November 1, 2024.
He also approved an increase in the monthly pension for retirees and allocated ₦7 billion to address outstanding gratuity liabilities.
He said: “To address the harsh times and in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment Act 2024), the Prosperity Administration of His Excellency Senater Douye Diri has approved the sum of ₦80,000 as minimum wage for the state’s workers.
“Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of state retirees.
“The related consequential adjustments for the various sectors, as agreed with the leadership of Labour in the state, will be implemented.
“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.
“Governor Diri appreciated the workers and their leadership for their understanding, patience and commitment to the policies and programmes of the Prosperity Government.”
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