Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced an increase in the minimum wage of civil servants in Ondo State.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, who revealed the new wage of N73,000 for the state’s workforce during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign flag-off in Ondo West Local Government Area on Saturday, stated that the government has implemented measures, including training programs and timely salary payments, to motivate civil servants.

Investors King reports that Aiyedatiwa assumed office as the acting governor of Ondo State following the death of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away at 67 after battling leukemia.

As Aiyedatiwa prepares to contest the governorship in the off-cycle election scheduled for November 16, 2024, under the APC platform, he reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants in the state.

He urged residents and citizens to turn out in large numbers and vote for him.

“Our civil servants are being motivated through various training programs, and their salaries are being paid regularly. We do not owe, but let me announce to you that this administration has decided to implement the new minimum wage,” Aiyedatiwa said.

“While the minimum wage is set at N70,000, ours will be N73,000. We will continue to improve your welfare and advance further. On November 16, 2024, come out in large numbers and vote for APC.”

In September, the Federal Government approved the payment of the newly set N70,000 minimum wage for workers across the country, as confirmed by Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

Teachers in the Buratai community located in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State are set to benefit from the Teachers’ Housing Project initiated by Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration.

Investors King gathered that the government is donating ten housing units for school teachers in the community.

During the project’s inauguration, Zulum explained that the housing initiative comprises 10 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.

He emphasized that this project demonstrates his administration’s commitment to providing affordable, quality healthcare and education services.

The governor noted that the initiative is part of a broader strategy to alleviate the housing challenges faced by teachers in the region.

Zulum stated, “I want to assure you that this administration is committed to providing affordable, quality healthcare delivery and, most importantly, education, which is the foundation for any meaningful development. Without education, there will be no meaningful progress.”

On October 10, the Borno State government secured a donation of 1.2 million euros from the Swiss Federation to support victims of the recent floods in the state.

The donation, directed to the Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Fund, was announced by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Nicolas Lang, during a condolence visit to the government house in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

Ambassador Lang was accompanied by Senior Humanitarian Advisor Nicolas Martin-Achard and Senior Political Advisor Florent Geel.

Lang noted that a previous donation from the Swiss government had been successfully used for its intended purpose, which was to support the Borno Model and mitigate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

He reiterated Switzerland’s continued support for the Borno State government, particularly residents affected by the crisis.

The Federal Government has taken bold steps to end the issue of stagnation in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), through the appointment of 15 new Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs), and the promotion of 95 officers to the rank of Comptroller.

The appointments were announced by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Ahmed Ja’afaru, during a decoration ceremony held in Abuja on Friday.

Ja’afaru described the appointments as a historic one, noting that it was the first time in the Immigration Service that such a large number of officers had been promoted.

He recounted how the lack of available vacancies in the service left many officers stagnant in their positions for over ten years.

However, he announced that the current administration has taken steps to address the issue.

Ja’afaru stated, “This is the first time in the NIS that such a large number of officers have been promoted.

Many had remained in their positions for as long as 10 years due to a lack of available vacancies. This issue of stagnation has now been addressed under the current leadership of the Minister of Interior.”

The board secretary gave a breakdown of the promotions and appointments.

According to him, five officers were granted special promotions following their outstanding performance, while one officer bagged a promotion after completing a project that would have incurred substantial costs for the NIS.

Other promotions included 6,697 officers, who were promoted from Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI2) to ACG, and 7,280 personnel promoted from Immigration Assistant II (IA2) to Inspector of Immigration (II).

Speaking further, Comptroller General of the Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi Nandap, stated that the 2024 promotion exercise is a mass promotion that reflects the service’s dedication to rewarding excellence and fostering a motivated and capable workforce.

She noted that these officers are prepared to face challenges.

Nandap said, “Stagnation is now a thing of the past in the NIS. This has been made possible by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.”

“The 2024 promotion exercise is historic, with 13,977 personnel promoted. This mass promotion sends a strong message about our dedication to rewarding excellence and fostering a motivated and capable workforce, prepared to meet the challenges of a modern world.”