Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri has approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for civil servants, effective November 1.
Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension for retirees, as well as payment of N7 billion for gratuities to reduce outstanding liabilities.
His Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday in Yenagoa, noting that Diri acknowledged the challenging times that workers are facing in the state due to rising cost of living.
The statement reads: “To address these harsh times and in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment Act 2024), the Prosperity Administration of Diri has approved N80,000 as the minimum wage.
“Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension for state retirees.
“The related consequential adjustments for the various sectors, as agreed with the leadership of Labour, will be implemented.
“To further alleviate the challenges faced by our retired senior citizens, His Excellency also approved the payment and reduction of the outstanding gratuity liabilities by N7 billion.”
The statement concluded that Diri expressed appreciation for the understanding, patience and commitment that civil servants have shown towards his administration’s policies and programmes.
