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  • Plateau health care agency begins distribution of enrollee cards to civil servants

    Plateau health care agency begins distribution of enrollee cards to civil servants

     The Plateau State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) has begun the distribution of health care enrollee cards to civil servants in the state.

    The Director-General of the agency, Dr Fabong  Jemchang, presided over the distribution of the cards on Thursday in Jos.

    Jemchang said that the process of enrollment into the State Social Health Insurance Scheme services, was seamless and encouraged more civil servants to enroll in the scheme.

    He said that with the card, the beneficiaries could now visit their health facilities to start accessing the services.

    He said that 32,500 persons had been enrolled in the basic health care provision fund, while a 180,000 persons had been enrolled in the informal sector.

    The director-general further said that 15,803 persons had also been enrolled in the formal sector.

    He stressed that the State Government had demonstrated massive social responsibility by paying its own share of its premium and called on the citizens to pay their own share of their premium.

    Jemchang said that the scheme was here to stop the out-of-pocket expenditure of the citizens in accessing health care services.

    He said that the agency had a target of getting over 50 per cent of the state’s population in the next five years.

    According to him, the scheme is not optional but mandatory for every resident in the state.

    Mrs Ruth Mutfuang, a staff of Plateau Specialist Hospital, who received the card, said that the scheme would enable public servants to access health care services without spending from their pockets.

    Our correspondent reports that the agency commenced the distribution of cards to enrollees in the informal sector in April.

    Our correspondent also reports  that the agency  commenced operation in September 2019.

  • Gov. Sule Approves N700m 2016, civil servants arrears

    Gov. Sule Approves N700m 2016, civil servants arrears

    By Abel Leonard/ lafia

    Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State had  approved payment of 700 Million Naira outstanding August 2016 salary arrears of civil servants in the state. 

    This was contained in a Government House press release, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. ibrahim Addra adding that the In policy is in line with the  thrust of the governors  administration to adequately address matters of welfare of civil servants.

    It also added that it is in fulfillment of the governor’s earlier promise to the Organized Labour on implementation of promotions and payment of the outstanding August, 2016 salary arrears. 

    The payment to commence in January 2021 will be in three installments staggered between January and March 2021 as agreed with the organized labour. 

    “Out of the total salary arrears amounting to Seven Hundred and Twenty-Six Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-two Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty Naira, Ninety-two Kobo only  (N726, 893, 530.92), the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) has the highest amount of N498, 845, 032.26, while the remaining Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have N228, 048, 498.66”.

    The governor also said the  payment of arrears is  to be made in cash scheduled as follows

    January, 2021.N249,422, 516.13-Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

    February, 2021N228, 048, 498.66-Other MDAs

    March, 2021, N249,422,516.13-Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. 

    The Sule-led administration will continue to honour its agreements, while placing priority on welfare and development of its work force for better Nasarawa state.

  • COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu extends work from home for civil servants

    COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu extends work from home for civil servants

    The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended the work from home order to civil servants in the State.

    Sanwo-Olu gave the order to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

    Following the resurgence of COVID-19, the State government had ordered workers from Grade Level 14 and below to work from home.

    But, workers across most sectors have been directed to resume on Monday, January 18, 2021.

    However, a tweet by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile reads: “Breaking: Gov @jidesanwoolu has extended work from home order for civil servants on Grade Level 14 and below from Monday January 18 to February 1. A circular by @HMOKUNOLA1 Stated that decision was taken by the Gov to successfully curtail the spread of the #COVID19 in the State.”

  • Umahi Approves Promotion Of Civil Servants In Ebonyi

    Umahi Approves Promotion Of Civil Servants In Ebonyi

    The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has approved the promotion of civil servants in Ebonyi State.

    This was contained in a statement by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Francis Nwaze.

    He said the promotion was based on the vacancy created by those retired or other occurrences in the service.

    The governor also directed heads of different MDAs’ to immediately commence a compilation of all vacancies in their MDAs and schedule for a written promotion examination which will be the determining factor for those that will be promoted.

    Read Full Statement Below:

    PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

    December 31, 2020

    The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE has again, graciously approved the promotion of civil servants in Ebonyi State based on available vacancy and this is to commence from 2021.

    The Governor explained that promotion is based on vacancy created by those retired or other occurrences which may have caused a vacancy in the service.

    Furthermore, Governor Umahi directs heads of different MDAs’ to immediately commence a compilation of all vacancies in their MDAs and schedule for a written promotion examination which will be the determinant of those to be promoted.

    Francis Nwaze
    Special Assistant to the Governor
    (Media and Publicity)

  • FG directs civil servants on Grade 14 to resume

    FG directs civil servants on Grade 14 to resume

    The Federal Government has directed officers on Grade Level 14 and above including those on essential services to resume work on daily basis with effect from Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

    The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi -Esan, made this known in a statement signed by the Director of Information, Mrs Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, on Tuesday in Abuja.

    “To this effect, concerned officers are hereby directed to report to work daily; Monday through Friday from 9 a. m. to 2p. m. daily.

    “The officers are to ensure full compliance with the directives and advice on the prevention of the COVID -19 pandemic.

    “These measures include maintenance of physical distancing, regular washing and /or sanitising of hands and wearing of facemasks,” she said.

    Yemi-Esan also advised heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to limit the number of visitors they receive to the barest minimum and ensure that the visitors complied with safety and health advice/directives.

    She also advised Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers to abide by the guidelines and advice on preventive measures contained in earlier circulars.

  • COVID-19: Gov. Bagudu directs civil servants to work from home for 2 weeks

    COVID-19: Gov. Bagudu directs civil servants to work from home for 2 weeks

    Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State on Tuesday directed all Civil Servants to stay and work from their homes for two weeks.
    The directive is contained in statement issued by the Acting Head of Civil Service, Hajiya Fatima Sani-Ango, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi.
    She said: “the civil servants mentioned below are to remain and work from their homes with effect from Wednesday, 25th March, 2020. This is for an initial two weeks.
    “This directive, however, does not include those on essential services such as health personnel, financial institutions, internal revenue collection, water board, media outfits, electricity supply, security and emergency service, etc.
    Sani-Ango said that Bagudu had urged the general public to remain vigilant, calm and report any suspected case to the health authorities. (NAN).

  • COVID-19: Ilorin roads deserted as civil servants stay at home

    COVID-19: Ilorin roads deserted as civil servants stay at home

    Major streets in Ilorin metropolis were deserted on Monday as civil servants and students stay at home in compliance with Government’s directive to curb the Coronavirus spread.

    Daybreak reports that there was unusual free flow of vehicular movement in the city for a Monday morning.

    Daybreak reports that areas like Post office, Unity Road junction, Offa Garage and Taiwo Road witnessed free flow of traffic as there was no obstruction from pedestrians.

    A taxi driver, Mr Yusuf Ahmed, told Daybreak that it was unusual for him not to have carried enough passengers on Monday morning.

    “Imagine on Monday morning, there is no passenger. It is strange to me. Everybody remains indoors because of this coronavirus,” he said.

    Another driver, Segun Onilede, said there was no student on the street to carry to school as everywhere was deserted.

    “It has never been like this. The street is deserted. No student or workers to convey. I have being going around with empty car burning fuel,” he said.

    A civil servant, Mrs Motunrayo Aderemi, commended Kwara State Government for the quick action to compel workers to work from home.

    “It is better we play safe. The Coronavirus is deadly as we can see. We need to cooperate with the government for our own safety,” she said.

    A resident of Taiwo in Ilorin, Mr Tade Aremu told NAN that the COVID-19 has sent Ilorin residents indoors.

    “It is more of house arrest, nobody want to take any risk for now. We have seen how deadly the virus can be from Italy, China and Spain,” Aremu said.

    Daybreak reports that residents deserted the streets and most shops were under lock and key in Ilorin.

  • Civil servants urge Benue Govt. to prioritise workers welfare

    Civil servants urge Benue Govt. to prioritise workers welfare

    Civil servants in Benue have appealed to the state government to make their welfare topmost priority in 2020 to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.

    They expressed their opinions in different interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi, after resuming from the Christmas and New Year break.

    One of the civil servants, Mr Vershima Nyitse, said that if their welfare were given topmost priority, it would spur them into discharging their duties creditably.

    According to him, it is disheartening for any civil servant to work for 30 or 31 days in a month without salary or allowance.

    “The above scenario usually dampens our morals. It makes us very reluctant to give our all,” he said.

    Another civil servant, Mr Wonyima Tyongi, urged the government to be paying salaries as and when due and intensify efforts to clear the backlog of salaries owed the workers.

    He said that workers should be encouraged through regular payment of salaries and allowances.

    Also speaking, Mrs Veronica Odeh, appealed to government to step up efforts to give workers incentives as a way encouraging them to put in their best for optimal productivity.

    “Government should know that happy workers work happily while angry ones work angrily, resulting in poor performances,” she said. (NAN)

  • Workers, residents laud Gov. Fintiri for keeping campaign promises

    Workers, residents laud Gov. Fintiri for keeping campaign promises

    Some civil servants and residents of Adamawa have commended Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for redeeming some of his 2019 campaign promises.

    They expressed their feelings in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Yola.

    Some of the promises fulfilled by the governor, according to them, included the implementation of minimum wage, prompt payment of salaries, conduct of local council election, construction of township roads, and the payment of WAEC and NECO fees to students.

    One of the workers, Mr Usman Aminu, said the governor deserved commendation for the prompt payment of salary and implementation of N32,000 minimum wage.

    “Since he assumed duty in May 2019 we are getting our salary between 23rd and 25th of each month as promised.

    “He also fulfilled his promise to pay above N30,000 minimum wage by implementing N32,000,” Aminu said.

    Mr Mr Emmanuel Fashe, the state Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said workers were happy with the implementation of the new minimum wage.

    He, however, said that negotiation was still ongoing regarding adjustment for other workers yet to start benefiting.

    Malam Abubakar Abdulsalam, an activist, also lauded the governor for conducting council election as promised.

    On his part, Mr Joseph Baba, also said many parents were excited over the school feeding programme and the payment of WAEC and NECO fees of final year students by the state government. (NAN)

  • Civil servants throng ATMs, commend FG over payment of new minimum wage arrears

    Civil servants throng ATMs, commend FG over payment of new minimum wage arrears

    Bank Customers, especially civil servants have continued to throng ATMs and Point of Sale (PoS) areas around the FCT and environs to withdraw money for their last minute shopping and outings for the yuletide.

    The Federal civil servants commended the Federal Government for keeping to its promise to pay the arrears of the new minimum wage which came into effect in April 2019.

    Some of the customers, mostly government workers told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the prompt withdrawal followed the payment of the arrears of the new minimum wage by the Federal Government on Monday.

    Mrs Chikamso Nwobodo, a civil servant who reside at Nyanya, said the payment of the minimum wage arrears came as a surprise to her.

    “I was saving some money to settle my children’s school fees by January but as soon as I received the alert for the minimum wage arrears, I was overjoyed as I needed to buy some food items for the New Year also.

    “I know the Federal Government promised they will pay the money this December but I didn’t put my mind there because most times they pay late.

    “I want to use this opportunity to commend the Federal Government for this money. It is not easy because some government will promise and will not fulfil their promise.

    “It shows that the government has the interest of civil servants at heart. I hope they will continue this way in addressing issues concerning civil servants, kudos to them.

    “We should commend them when they do well,’’ she said.

    For another civil servant, Mr Charles Okoro who was seen at the EcoBank ATM in Nyanya, the payment of the minimum wage arrears came as a relief to him as he had expended virtually all his December salary for the Christmas.

    “I thank the Federal Government for this prompt payment. It came at the right time because I would have run into debt in this New Year.

    “Two of my daughters are in secondary school and before now, I have been thinking seriously because I know I don’t have enough to pay their fees.

    “I was only trusting God for a miracle and He did it,’’ he said.

    Meanwhile, some customers who were seen at PoS points at the Nyanya and Mararaba axis lamented that banks were using the medium to short-change their customers.

    Mr Yakubu Haruna, a customer, said that although PoS agents were an alternative to boycott ATM long queues, “the charges are becoming something else”.

    Haruna called for a downward review of the charges to encourage more patronage.

    “Their charges are exorbitant. Some of them charge as high as N200 and N300 for every N10, 000 to N20, 000 withdrawal.

    “Although,  most of them like Firstmonie agents still charge N100 for N10, 000 withdrawal, others will tell you that it is their commission.”

    At some ATMs at Area 3, Gariki area of the FCT saw few customers were making withdrawals. (NAN)