Ebonyi State Governor Announces Second Salary Increase for Workers in Less Than a Year
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru grants another N10,000 salary increase to state workers, totaling N20,000 in raises within a year.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has announced a new salary increment for state workers. The Governor declared an additional N10,000 increase to the monthly salaries of all Ebonyi State workers during the 2024 Workers' Day celebrations at Pa Oruta Ngele Stadium in Abakaliki, the state capital.
This latest increment comes just a few months after the governor's initial salary increase in July 2023, where he added N10,000 to the salaries of state workers, only one month into his administration. The latest addition makes for a total increase of N20,000 within less than a year under Governor Nwifuru's leadership.
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Governor Nwifuru reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of state workers during his speech at the Workers' Day event. He emphasized the importance of civil servants as partners in the state's progress, stating that his administration is dedicated to fostering a friendly working environment and maintaining industrial harmony to boost workforce productivity and ensure effective governance.
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"We are committed to sustaining and deepening the existing friendly working environment and industrial harmony to ensure continued productivity among the workforce, leading to improved governance," Governor Nwifuru stated.
The announcement was welcomed with enthusiasm by the workers and their representatives. During the event, Professor Egwu Ogugua, the state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), praised the governor's generosity and urged the state government to continue addressing the needs of public primary and secondary schools by engaging more teachers.
This double increment in less than a year underscores Governor Nwifuru's focus on improving the living conditions and morale of Ebonyi's workforce. As the administration continues to prioritize the welfare of its workers, there is hope for further positive developments in the state’s public sector.
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