Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved a new salary structure for senior civil servants, including the Head of Service, permanent secretaries, the state and local government auditors-general, and the accountant-general.
The approval is aimed at improving the welfare of senior public servants and strengthening service delivery in the state.
The Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa Shehu, disclosed the new salary structure, stating that the Head of Service would receive a monthly salary of ₦1,430,830.75, while permanent secretaries would earn ₦1,203,851.55.
He added that the auditors-general for the state and local governments, as well as the accountant-general, would receive ₦1,114,666.36 monthly, respectively.
Shehu expressed appreciation to Buni for approving the salary structure, saying the decision reflected the governor’s understanding of the needs of civil servants and his commitment to their welfare.
He said, “We appreciate Governor Mai Mala Buni for his understanding of the needs of civil servants and his continued commitment to improving their welfare.”
The Head of Service urged the beneficiaries and other civil servants across the state to reciprocate the government’s gesture through greater dedication, commitment and improved service delivery.
He also encouraged political support for the All Progressives Congress, APC, from the top to the grassroots, using the slogan, “Daga Sama Har Kasa.”
Shehu further disclosed that the state government had introduced various welfare packages for civil servants, adding that more initiatives were being developed to improve their well-being and strengthen the public service.
