By Enyinna Omoke, Abakaliki
In a bid to ensure welfare of civil servants in Ebonyi state for efficiency and productivity, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has said that welfare and wellbeing of civil servants is one of the key priority of his administration in line with his People’s charter of needs manifesto.
The governor who stated this during the Independence Day celebration at New Government House, Abakaliki stated that under his watch,over 1,700 Ebonyians were recruited into the state civil service, and has paid all the outstanding gratuity and pension.
He further noted that his administration shall continue to build on the foundations laid by his predecessor to ensure overall development of the state, adding that the vision is for every Ebonyians to have access to the basic necessities of life, where opportunities are abundant, and where justice and fairness prevail.
“ Our State Public Service remain the backbone and engine room of our successes. We have prioritized their welfare and efficiency through;
Ensuring prompt and regular payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities.
FREE transportation to and fro their work places with the help of our CNG buses.
Additional monthly allowance of N20,000 to each civil servant in Ebonyi State.
Recruitment of 1700 Ebonyians into the State civil service including the legislature and judiciary staff workers.
Payment of backlog of gratuities from 1996 till 2023. N100,000 Christmas bonus to each Civil Servant in Ebonyi State in 2023. As we look to the future, the way forward for our State is clear. We must continue to build on thefoundations we have laid. Our vision is for a State where every Ebonyians have access to the basic necessities of life, where opportunities are abundant, and where justice and fairness prevail. We will continue to engage with the federal government, private sector, and international partners to bring more development to our State. Our focus will remain on inclusive growth, ensuring that no one is left behind.
