Abakaliki, Nigeria – Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has permitted the sum of N150,000 for staff as 2024 Christmas Bonus.
Governor Nwifuru made the announcement on Friday at a State Banquet organised in honour of the visiting British Deputy Excessive Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, to the Authorities Home, Ochoudo Centenary Metropolis, Abakaliki.
In accordance with an announcement by Dr Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nwifuru stated the gesture is in appreciation of State Civil Service staff’ dedication to responsibility and their understanding throughout the strike motion.
“Our Staff have proven lots of dedication and respect to us as a authorities. In the course of the strike motion, they heeded our enchantment as a result of they understood the state of affairs of issues and we had been most grateful and able to at all times dialogue on learn how to enhance their welfare,” the assertion learn partially.
The Governor additionally directed that each employee ought to obtain the bonus earlier than the shut of labor on Tuesday subsequent week
Earlier, the Governor solicited the help of the British Authorities within the areas of water, well being, energy and schooling in addition to Agriculture.
“We’re dedicated to industrialising the state, with progress in Ebonyi Pipe Manufacturing Firm, Ebonyi State Fertilisers and Chemical substances Firm, Industrial Clusters, and Ebonyi State Hatchery, Nkaliki. We domesticate rice in giant portions and search your collaboration to reinforce manufacturing for exportation.
“Water and sanitation is one other space we have now made important progress in our quest to extend provision and entry to high quality water provide within the rural and concrete areas. We have now revived the Oferekpe water scheme with the capability to supply 100 million cubic litres of water every day,” the Governor added.
Governor Nwifuru additional counseled the UK Overseas Workplace and different improvement companions for his or her lively assist and dedication to Nigeria’s State improvement.
On his half, Deputy Excessive Commissioner Lever expressed satisfaction with the event occurring within the state and pledged to help, contemplating the long-standing ties between the UK and Nigeria.
