Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the payment of 13th-month salary to state and local government workers as part of welfare package to citizens.

The Zamfara State Head of Service, Ahmed Liman, made the disclosure in a circular issued on Friday, December 29, 2023.

The governor, in the circular, directed the Ministry of Finance to effect the payment of the 13th-month salary without delay to all workers across the state.

Also speaking on the development, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Sulaiman Idris, in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, said the gesture was the first of its kind in the state’s history.

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According to him, the decision aligns with the state government’s commitment to the welfare of workers and to motivate the workforce to high performance.

Idris said: “Today, Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the payment of end-of-year bonuses to public and civil servants in the state.

“This kind gesture is meant to boost the workers’ morale and provide them financial support during the holiday season.

“This move is a testament of Governor Lawal’s desire to implement policies that will enhance working conditions, increase salaries, and provide career advancement opportunities to government workers.

“The payment of the 13th-month salary is just one of many initiatives aimed at empowering workers and promoting economic growth in the state.”

The Star