Ebonyi State Governor, Right Honourable Francis Nwifuru, has announced a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for civil servants in the state. The announcement came after a Holy Mass held at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki on Sunday.
Governor Nwifuru explained that the wage adjustment reflects a considered response to Nigeria’s current economic challenges and the resulting impact on the state’s workforce. Under this policy, the new ₦75,000 minimum wage will apply to employees at grade level 2, while workers at grade level 3 and above will receive a general increment of ₦40,000. The revised wage structure is set to take effect on Monday, October 28, 2024.
In addition to the wage increase, Governor Nwifuru announced two significant appointments aimed at bolstering key state industries. Dr. Obinna Ezenkwa has been appointed to head the Umuoghara Pulverization Plant, and Barrister Uchenna Otuh will lead the Ezzamgbo Pipe Production Factory. The Governor emphasized the appointees’ specialized expertise and expressed confidence in their ability to drive economic growth in the state through their new roles.
Governor Nwifuru called on stakeholders to lend their support to the newly appointed General Managers, underscoring the importance of their leadership in advancing Ebonyi’s industrial sectors for the state’s broader economic development.
