PITA: Kwara Workers To Receive ‘Bonus Payment’ For 3 Months As Gov AbdulRazaq Announces Mitigation Measures

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved a ‘bonus payment’  that is equivalent to the monthly PAYE obligation for every civil servant in the state, including  the local government workers.

Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru noted in a statement she issued in Ilorin on Monday and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that this emergency support measure will last for at least three months.

‘This bonus has been approved as a buffer to bridge the gap that the correct PAYE deduction may have wrought on the newly implemented minimum wage. It is meant to serve as a soothing balm as workers adjust to the PAYE that was just correctly implemented in line with the Personal Income Tax Act. 

The payment of the bonus is effective from October and will run till December 2024. This is a significant step by His Excellency to support workers’ she said.

The statement added that workers who have not registered with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWSRRA) should do so immediately because anyone without it will not get the ‘bonus payment’ for November and December. 

The commissioner added that labour unions have also agreed to a refund of the special levy deducted from workers’ salary and suspension of deductions of the same until further notice.

‘Governor AbdulRazaq’s directive to deliver this relief speaks volumes about his humanity and his commitment to the welfare of Kwara workforce’ Dr. Nuru said-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.