Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a second 13th-month salary for civil and public servants, recognizing their hard work and providing financial support during the holiday season.
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to the state’s civil and public servants. The approval was communicated in a circular issued on December 28, 2024, by the Zamfara State Head of Service. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesman of the Governor , Suleiman Bala Idris.
According to the statement, the 13th-month salary is the second of its kind in Zamfara State's history, with the first being paid by Lawal’s administration last December. Zamfara civil and public servants, including retirees, will receive a bonus of 30 percent of their basic salary as the 13th-month salary. This initiative acknowledges the dedication and hard work of the Zamfara workforce by providing them with extra financial support during the holiday season. The 13th-month salary payment is one of several initiatives aimed at empowering workers and fostering economic growth in Zamfara State. To fulfill its promises, the government has cleared over N10 billion in gratuities owed over the past 11 years, approved a minimum wage of N70,000, and ensured workers' salaries were paid on time
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