…Retirees get monthly pension, raise, N7bn for gratuity arrears
By Our Correspondent
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the sum of N80, 000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service with effect from November 1, 2024.
This was contained in a statement by Daniel Alabrah, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor of Bayelsa State
According to the statement, Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as N7 Billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities.
The Bayelsa governor, while announcing the approval of the new wage, acknowledged the challenging times workers face in the state due to the rise in the cost of living.
The statement read: “To address the 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 minimum wage for the state’s workers.”
“Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of state retirees.
“The related consequential adjustments for the various sectors, as agreed with the leadership of Labour in the state, will be implemented.
“To further ameliorate the challenges of our retired senior citizens, His Excellency also approved the payment and reduction of the outstanding gratuity liabilities by N7 billion”, he said.
Governor Diri appreciated the workers and their leadership for their understanding, patience and commitment to the policies and programmes of the Prosperity Government.
