The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced a new minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants, accompanied by the formation of an implementation committee.
The decision, communicated in a release signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong, aims to facilitate a smooth rollout of the policy.
To ensure effective execution, the governor has established an implementation committee tasked with delivering a report within one month. The committee is chaired by Elder Effiong Essien, the Head of the Civil Service, and includes key members such as:
– Chairman, State Civil Service Commission
– Chairman, Local Government Service Commission
– Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance
– Permanent Secretary, Department of Establishments
– Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning
– Permanent Secretary/Solicitor General, Ministry of Justice
– Permanent Secretary/Accountant General
– Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission
– Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Civil Service
– Director of Budget
– State Chairman, Joint Public Service Negotiating Council
– Secretary, Joint Public Sector Negotiating Council
– State Chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress, Akwa Ibom State
– State Chairman, Trade Union Congress, Akwa Ibom State
– State President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE)
This announcement reflects the state government’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of its workforce.
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