Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the payment of 13th-month salary to both civil and public servants in the State.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the approval is contained in a circular signed and sent out by the Zamfara State Head of Service, Ahmad Aliyu Liman.
“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 fulfil 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,” the circular reads.