Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has approved the payment of N75,000 minimum wage to civil servants in the state.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Monday Uzor, in Abakaliki on Sunday.
Nwifuru said that implementation of the new minimum wage would commence on Monday.
The governor said the decision followed a careful review of the current economic situation in the country, especially as it affects the workers.
“According to the Governor, the least paid Civil Servant on grade level 2 will enjoy full minimum wage of 75, 000 while from grade level 3 and above will get incremental of 40, 000 across board,” the statement read.
He also announced the appointments of Obinna Ezenkwa and Uchenna Otuh as general managers to pilot affairs of the Umuoghara Pulverization Plant and Ezzamgbo pipe production factory, respectively.
He said their appointment was in line with the state government’s desire to bring in expertise to drive the industries.
He urged them to bring their expertise to bear in the service and called on stakeholders to support the new appointees to prosper the state. NAN
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