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Zamfara Begins Payment of N30,000 Minimum Wage Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
The Zamfara State Government has initiated the payment of the N30,000 minimum wage to civil servants in the North-Western state, following a commitment made by Governor Dauda Lawal.
The announcement came after a meeting between Governor Lawal and labour union leaders, where the decision to implement the wage increase startinginm June was confirmed.
According to a statement released on Friday by Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s spokesperson, civil servants in Zamfara began receiving their June salaries on the 12th of the month, in preparation for the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
Previously, employees had been receiving a significantly lower monthly salary of N7,000.
“The Zamfara state government, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, has disbursed the June salary to support workers in preparing for the upcoming Eid celebration,” the statement affirmed.
Governor Lawal’s administration has emphasized its commitment to improving the welfare of workers, with efforts including the payment of previously withheld salaries, leave grants, owed gratuities, and ensuring timely salary payments.
The statement further noted the government’s ongoing dedication to reform and revitalize the Zamfara civil service.
“This is in line with the fulfillment of the promise made by the governor last month to implement the N30,000 minimum wage,” the statement reiterated.
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