Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants in the state, starting November 1, 2024. This move aims to help workers manage the rising cost of living.
In a statement released on Saturday by Chief Press Secretary Daniel Alabrah, Diri also announced an increase in the monthly pensions for retirees and a payment of N7 billion to clear some of the outstanding gratuity debts.
The statement read, “To address these harsh times and in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment Act 2024), the Prosperity Administration of His Excellency Senator Douye Diri has approved the sum of N80,000 as the minimum wage for the state’s workers.”
Additionally, the governor approved “consequential adjustments for various sectors” in agreement with labor leaders in the state, ensuring fair implementation across all departments.
“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 seven billion Naira,” the statement added.
Diri expressed gratitude to Bayelsa’s civil servants for their patience and support for his administration’s policies and programs.
