Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a generous Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for all civil servants in the state. This development was revealed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, in a social media post on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024.
According to Uzor, the bonus will be disbursed to the state workers before 1 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He stated, “Every Worker in Ebonyi State service will receive ₦150,000 as a Christmas Bonus before 1 pm on Tuesday… Gov. Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.”
The announcement comes as part of the governor’s continued efforts to support workers amidst the country’s challenging economic conditions. Earlier in October, the governor approved an increased minimum wage of ₦75,000 for civil servants in the state.
The revised minimum wage policy, according to a statement issued at the time, ensures that the lowest-paid workers on grade level 2 receive the full ₦75,000.
Meanwhile, those on grade level 3 and above benefit from an additional ₦40,000 across the board. Governor Nwifuru explained that the decision was made after carefully reviewing the economic realities affecting workers.
“According to the Governor, the least paid Civil Servant on grade level 2 will enjoy a full minimum wage of N75, 000 while from grade level 3 and above will get incremental of N40, 000 across board,” the statement read.
