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Zamfara: Jubilation as Workers Receive Timely Alerts Ahead of Eid el-Kabir

Joy and excitement have swept across Zamfara State as workers begin receiving credit alerts in their bank accounts just in time for the upcoming Eid el-Kabir celebrations. This timely financial boost is expected to enable the workers and their families to prepare for and celebrate the festival in comfort and well-being. Reports of the credit […]

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Eid el-Kabir: Zamfara Workers on High Alert for a Major Surprise Today

Gusau, Zamfara State – The workers of Zamfara State are on the edge of their seats, awaiting a significant announcement from Governor Dauda Lawal, which could bring a much-needed boon in the form of salary advance, leave grants, or bonuses. This anticipation follows a cryptic yet hopeful message posted by the governor’s Special Assistant on […]

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JUST IN: ₦30,000 Minimum Wage Takes Effect in Zamfara, Says Gov. Lawal

Zamfara, Nigeria – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has confirmed the implementation of the ₦30,000 minimum wage to workers during a conversation with Channels TV. This announcement marks the end of a prolonged period of wage stagnation and labor dissatisfaction in the state. Governor Lawal’s statement came as a relief to many, as he […]

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Borno, Zamfara Workers Paid as Low as ₦6,000 to ₦8,000

The Labour Veterans and Trade Unionists Assembly has expressed outrage over the wages paid to workers in Borno State, revealing that many are receiving as little as ₦6,000 to ₦8,000 as minimum wage. Comrade Isa Tijani, National Interim Chairman of the Labour Veterans, condemned the situation in a statement on Tuesday. The Labour Veterans also […]

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Zamfara Workers’ Day: Gov Lawal’s Address Falls Short on Salary Promises

Today, May 1st, 2024, marks Workers’ Day in Nigeria, a significant day for laborers across the nation. In Zamfara state, anticipation ran high as workers eagerly awaited Governor Dauda Lawal’s address, hoping for resolutions to long-standing issues. The workers in Zamfara have faced challenges since 2011 when former Governor Abdulaziz Yari refused to implement the […]

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Zamfara: Delayed Salary For Primary Teachers, LG Workers Sparks Outcry

In the wake of ongoing financial hardships and mounting pressure on local government workers and primary school teachers in Zamfara state, concerns have emerged over the persistent delay in the disbursement of their salaries under the administration of Dauda Lawal. Despite the challenging circumstances faced by these essential workers, the Zamfara government has yet to […]

Opinion

Zamfara Govt And The Prevailing Culture Of Non-payment Of Salary

By Khalifa JA’AFAR The prevailing culture in Zamfara state governments involves consistent non-payment of workers’ salary, with no imminent shift in this pattern anticipated. The ongoing salary issue in the state continues to be a significant concern, overshadowed by the persisting challenges of banditry and violence. The origins of this problem trace back to the […]

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Zamfara Govt Clears Air On ‘Sacking Over 1,700 Workers’ Claim

The Zamfara State Government has described the claim as malicious, baseless and unfounded fake news that was trending on different social media platforms that it has sacked over one thousand seven hundred (1,700) workers from its payroll. The clarification was made yesterday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mallam Abubakar Nakwada when executive members […]