Akwa Ibom Government Disburses ₦100bn in Gratuities
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the payment of over ₦100 billion out of the ₦111 billion gratuity liabilities inherited by Governor Umo Eno's administration. This announcement was made during the ninth ministerial press briefing at Government House, Uyo.
Hon. Ikoedem Ekong, the Commissioner for Labour and Manpower Planning, stated that the government has implemented an ₦80,000 minimum wage and introduced a 13th-month salary called “Eno-mber.” The government has also settled outstanding 7.5 percent contributory pension deductions and facilitated payments of ₦150 million in gratuities to former workers of Akwa Palm Limited. Additionally, workers from St. Gabriel Coconut Company received ₦180 million in salary arrears.
Other welfare measures include health insurance for public servants, leave grants, and training programs. Salary adjustments have been made, including a 40 percent increase for doctors and a 30 percent increase for other medical personnel.
The government also resolved a 12-year dispute over the Domestic Servants Allowance.
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