The Bauchi State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants, effective November 2024. This is as the state government also proposed a N500 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year to boost development across the state.
The State Head of Civil Service, Yahuza Adamu Ningi, made the announcement during a press briefing after the State Executive Council, SEC, meeting held on Wednesday. He explained that the decision followed extensive consultations between the government and labour unions. 'Following these consultations, the State Executive Council has ratified the payment of N70,000 as the minimum wage for civil servants, effective November 2024,' Ningi stated.
Also, the Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, Aminu Hammayo, confirmed that Governor Bala Mohammed is set to present a proposed budget of N500 billion for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly on Thursday. Hammayo noted that the 2025 Appropriation Bill aims to build on the outstanding budget performance achieved in 2024.
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