By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Arrangements have reached an advanced stage by the Benue State Government to pay N30,000 National Minimum wage to civil servants in the state.
To this end, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has directed the Head of Civil Service to commence the implementation of the interim agreement government has reached with labour leaders over payment of the N30,000 National Minimum wage to civil servants from grade levels one to six.
Ortom who who gave the directive through his Chief Press Secretary Terver Akase, shortly after meeting with the state labour leaders, commended them for their understanding.
The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the implementation of the aforesaid agreement to ameliorate the hardship being experienced by workers.
He assured Benue workers that the present administration under his watch would continue to give priority to their welfare.
