Ebonyi gov announces N10,000 salary raise for workers

The Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has approved the increment of civil servants’ salaries by N10,000, as well as approve the recruitment of 1,700 teachers in order to remedy the shortage of personnel in the public primary and secondary schools.
The governor made the pronouncement on May 1, 2024, during the Workers’ Day celebration at Pa Ngele Oruta township Stadium in Abakaliki, on Wednesday.
While describing the workers as partners in progress who deserved to be appreciated for their sacrifices, Nwifuru assured the people of regular promotions, prompt payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities.
Meanwhile in a joint speech by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Ebonyi State chapters, read by the NLC chairman, Ogugua Egwu, he appealed to the state governor for the engagement of more teachers in public primary and secondary schools in the state and to enhance the welfare packages of the workers.