Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has declared a N150,000 Christmas bonus for all state civil servants in 2024.
This announcement was made during a state banquet held at the Government House in Abakaliki in honor of the visiting British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever.
The 2024 Christmas bonus represents a N50,000 increase from the previous year’s bonus. Governor Nwifuru expressed his gratitude to the state’s workers for their dedication and understanding, especially during the recent strike action.
He praised their commitment to their duties and their response to the government’s appeals during the industrial action.
The governor emphasized that the bonus would be paid out to all workers before the end of business on Tuesday next week.
In an earlier meeting with the British Deputy High Commissioner at the Ochoudo Centenary City in Abakaliki, Governor Nwifuru sought the British Government’s support in key sectors such as water, health, education, power, and agriculture.
He highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to boost industrialization, including progress in projects like the Ebonyi Pipe Production Company, the Ebonyi State Fertilizer and Chemicals Company, and the Ebonyi State Hatchery in Nkaliki.
The governor also mentioned the state’s rice production and its goal to increase exports, while urging further collaboration with the UK.
Governor Nwifuru also noted the state’s advancements in water and sanitation, citing the revival of the Oferekpe Water Scheme, which now has the capacity to produce 100 million cubic liters of water daily.
He acknowledged the continued support of the UK Foreign Office and other development partners in Nigeria’s growth.
