Jubilation in Yobe as Governor Buni Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage, Announces December Take-Off
By Juliet Vincent
Civil Servants in Yobe State are in celebration mood as Governor Mai Mala Buni just approved the payment of N70,000 as new minimum wage for civil servants with effect from December 2024.
The Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Malam Mamman Mohammed said Governor Buni approved the new minimum wage, following recommendations by the committee on Minimum wage constituted by the state government.
“The committee had recommended for 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 reconciliation process which is nearing completion is expected to be concluded soon for approval, and quick enrolment of the 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, he added.
