Bayelsa State Government has joined the list of states which will pay their civil servants minimum wage that is above the benchmark of N70,000 approved by the Federal Government.
On Saturday the Bayelsa Government announced it would pay a minimum wage of N80,000 to its workforce with effect from November 1, 2024.
Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as N7billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities.
Spokesman of the Governor, Daniel Alabrah, who disclosed these in a statement said the Bayelsa governor acknowledged the challenging times workers face in the state due to the rise in the cost of living.
The statement reads: “To address the harsh times and in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment Act 2024), the Prosperity Administration of His Excellency Senator Douye Diri has approved the sum of N80,000 as minimum wage for the state’s workers
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“Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of state retirees.
“The related consequential adjustments for the various sectors, as agreed with the leadership of Labour in the state, will be implemented.
“To further ameliorate the challenges of our retired senior citizens, His Excellency also approved the payment and reduction of the outstanding gratuity liabilities by Seven Billion Naira.”
Governor Diri appreciated the workers and their leadership for their understanding, patience and commitment to the policies and programmes of the Prosperity Government.
