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Borno Moves to Extend New Salary Structure to Local Government Workers, Plans Fresh Recruitment
Borno Moves to Extend New Salary Structure to Local Government Workers, Plans Fresh Recruitment
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Government has commenced moves to extend the enhanced salary structure to local government workers, while preparing a fresh recruitment plan to address manpower shortages caused by retirements and the loss of skilled personnel.
Governor Babagana Zulum approved the measures on Monday following a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) at the Government House, Maiduguri.
As part of the plan, Zulum established a task force headed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele, to review and recommend options for implementing the new salary scale and gratuity scheme for local government staff across the state.
The task force is expected to consult widely with stakeholders, review existing regulations and assess the state-wide local government workforce before proposing a viable and sustainable framework for implementing the enhanced salary scheme.
It has been given two weeks to submit its report for the governor’s consideration.
The governor also directed the Directorate of Establishment to prepare a blueprint for new employment and recruitment into the state civil service.
The recruitment plan will be based on an internal review of the existing workforce, gap analysis and needs assessment, with particular attention to critical professions and areas where manpower has been depleted by retirements and capacity flight.
The measures form part of the state government’s broader response to the implementation of the national minimum wage and efforts to reform the public service workforce.
Zulum also approved the immediate implementation of promotion benefits for civil servants for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 sessions, as well as the payment of leave grants to all entitled civil servants for the 2025 session.
He further directed a review of salary arrears affecting secondary and tertiary education workers, with a view to possible implementation in September 2026.
The state government said the measures followed a service proposal from the Directorate of Establishment, Office of the Head of Service, which provided analysis and recommendations on implementing the national minimum wage policy across different levels of the state public service.
Borno Moves to Extend New Salary Structure to Local Government Workers, Plans Fresh Recruitment
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 25 Brigade, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected foreign national along the Azir–Damboa road in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:55 p.m. on Sept. 5 following a tip-off from local residents about the movement of a suspected foreigner along the route.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly identified himself as a national of the Republic of Cameroon.
He told the troops that he entered Nigeria through Taraba State and was travelling towards Niger State in search of artisanal work but lost his way.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation and necessary action, while authorities work to establish his identity, travel history and circumstances surrounding his presence in the area.
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP member who was found loitering around Papa 7 location in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 9:35 a.m. on Sept. 6 while troops were conducting picketing duties in the area.
The suspect was found with a gunshot wound and was taken into custody for questioning.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly indicated that the suspect had descended from Gava in the Mandara Mountains in search of medical attention.
Sources attributed his movement to the effects of sustained military pressure and psychological operations targeting terrorist enclaves in the area.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation, while security forces continue operations aimed at degrading terrorist groups and disrupting their activities in the Mandara Mountains.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
By Zagazola Makama
Authorities have commenced an investigation into a shooting incident involving a senior non-commissioned officer at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:37 a.m. on Sept. 7 while the personnel was on duty at the facility.
According to the sources, the SNCO fired at his commanding officer, but the shot missed after the officer moved away.
The SNCO subsequently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an investigation has been launched to establish what led to the shooting.
The remains of the deceased personnel were evacuated to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) for further action.
Authorities are expected to provide additional details as the investigation progresses.
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
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