Gov Diri Approves Payment Of N80,000 New Minimum Wage To Bayelsa Workers
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, has approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for civil servants in the state effective from November 1, 2024.
The governor has also released N7.0 billion for gratuities in order to reduce outstanding liabilities while approving an increase in the monthly pension for retirees.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Yenagoa on Saturday, noting that Diri acknowledged the challenging times workers in the state have faced due to the rising cost of living.
‘To address these harsh times and in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment Act 2024), the Prosperity Administration of His Excellency Senator Douye Diri has approved the sum of N80,000 as the minimum wage for workers in the state.
Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension for 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 alleviate the challenges faced by our retired senior citizens, His Excellency also approved the payment and reduction of the outstanding gratuity liabilities by making seven billion Naira available for this purpose’ he said.
The statement added that Diri expressed appreciation for the understanding, patience, and commitment civil servants have shown towards his administration’s policies and programmes-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you.
