Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has announced the approval of N70,000 minimum wage payment to the state civil servants.
The governor made the announcement on Saturday at the grand finale of the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival 2024.
Nwifuru also revealed that he has directed relevant government authorities to draft out modalities for the payment of the new minimum wage commencing in September.
The culture which is characterised by celebrating the end of a farming season, usually begins with the celebration of the new yam, marking the beginning of a new traditional year.
The governor also used the occasion to frown at the manner by which government projects awarded as contracts to prominent leaders of the state were handled, especially the housing estates at Izo Autonomous Community in Ishielu Local Government Area.
He however, gave a marching order to the Commissioner for Housing to ensure the painting of the houses immediately.
Governor Nwifuru therefore called on the people of Ebonyi State not to hesitate to report government projects being delayed by contractors.
Ebonyi Workers To Receive N70,000 Minimum Wage— Gov. Nwifuru is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
