Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has announced that all civil servants in the state will receive a N150,000 Christmas bonus for 2024.
The announcement was made during a state banquet held in honor of the visiting British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, at the Government House in Abakaliki.
Governor Nwifuru expressed that the bonus is a token of appreciation for the workers’ dedication and their patience during the recent strike action.
“Our Workers have shown a lot of commitments and respect to us as a government. During the strike they heeded our appeal because they understood the situation of things and we were most grateful and ready to always dialogue on how to improve their welfare.”
A statement from the governor’s chief press secretary, Monday Uxor quoted the governor as directing that every Worker should receive the bonus before close of work on Tuesday next week
The governor had earlier received the British Deputy High Commissioner in his office at Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki.
He solicited the assistance of the British Government in the areas of Water, Health, power and education as well as Agriculture.
“We are committed to industrializing the state, with progress in Ebonyi Pipe Production Company, Ebonyi State Fertilizers and Chemicals Company, Industrial Clusters, and Ebonyi State Hatchery, Nkaliki. We cultivate rice in large quantities and seek your collaboration to enhance production for exportation.”
“Water and sanitation is another area we have made significant progress in our quest to increase provision and access to quality water supply in the rural and urban areas.
“We have revived the Oferekpe water scheme with the capacity to produce 100 million cubic litres of water on a daily basis.”
Governor Nwifuru commended the UK Foreign Office and other development partners for their active support and commitment to Nigeria’s State development.
The Deputy High Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the development going on in the state and pledged to assist considering the long standing ties between the UK and Nigeria.
