Governor Buni Approves N70, 000 Minimum Wage

Hamza Damagum

Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the payment of N70, 000 minimum wage for state civil servants with effect from December, 2024.

According to Mamman Mohammed, the Director General Press and Media Affairs to the Governor in a press release, the news of the new minimum wage was contained in a memo signed by Governor Buni.

“This was following recommendations by the committee on Minimum wage constituted by the state government,” the release added

“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”