Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced a N150,000 Christmas bonus to all civil servants in the state as appreciation to their dedication and commitment to service.
The governor announced the bonus at a state banquet organised in honour of the visiting British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, at the Government House in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Nwifuru said: “Workers in Ebonyi State Civil Service will receive N150,000 each as 2024 Christmas bonus from the state government.
“The gesture is in appreciation of workers’ commitment to duty and their understanding during the strike action.
“Our workers have shown a lot of commitment and respect to us as a government.
“During the strike action, they heeded our appeal because they understood the situation of things and we are most grateful and ready to always dialogue on how to improve their welfare.”
The governor further directed that every worker should receive the Christmas bonus before the close of work on Tuesday, December 17.
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A statement issued by Nwifuru’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, disclosed that the governor had earlier received the British Deputy High Commissioner in his office at Ochoudo Centenary City in Abakaliki where he solicited the assistance of the British Government on water, health, power, education, and agriculture.
Nwifuru stated: “We are committed to industrialising the state; we have made progress in Ebonyi Pipe Production Company, Ebonyi State Fertilisers 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 are 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.”
Nwifuru commended the UK Foreign Office and other development partners for their support and commitment to Nigeria’s development.
Speaking, the Deputy High Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the ongoing development in Ebonyi State and pledged to assist considering the long-standing ties between Nigeria and the UK.
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