Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved a N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state civil service.According to him, payment of the new minimum wage will take effect from December 1, 2024.

The Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, yesterday (Saturday) in Damaturu, stated: “The minimum wage committee recommended a reconciliation of Local Government Finances,” adding that this will ensure a hitch-free transition process for the 17 local councils from the existing salary structure to the new minimum wage.

“The reconciliation process is expected to be concluded for approvals and eventual enrolment of council employees into the minimum wage.”

Buni, therefore, expects civil servants in the state to reciprocate the government’s gesture by ensuring effective and efficient service delivery to the people.

THE GUARDIAN