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Minimum Wage: Zulum Sets Machinery for Payment in Motion, Approves Committee for Implementation
Minimum Wage: Zulum Sets Machinery for Payment in Motion, Approves Committee for Implementation
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the constitution of a committee to discuss modalities for implementing the new national minimum wage in Borno State.
President Bola Tinubu had last month, signed the new Minimum Wage Act into law after agreeing to N70,000 with the organised labour unions.
The statement released by the Secretary to the Borno State Government on Wednesday indicated that the committee would be chaired by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Engr. Babagana Malumbe, while the Head of Service, Barrister Mallam Fannami, will be co-chair.
According to the statement, the committee comprises 12 other members from the government side, including the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar, Permanent Secretary Finance & Economic Development, Alhaji Basha Talba, Permanent Secretary Admin. & General Services, Dr. Muhammad Ghuluze, Permanent Secretary Environment, Dr. Juliana Bitrus, Accountant-General, Baba Bura Usman, and the State Auditor-General, Alhaji Shettima Bukar.
Others are Senior Technical Assistant (STA), General Service; Mohammed Habib Alkali, (STA), Finance and Economic Development; Mai Adamu Yau, Director, Biometric and Data Capture; Abubakar Kachalla, ICT Consultant; Prof. Babagana Gutti; Engr. Bako Adamu; and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Dr. Sadiq Abubakar, will serve as the secretary of the committee.
On the part of the Nigeria Labour Congress & Trade Union Congress, members include the NLC Chairman, Comr. Yusuf Inuwa, TUC Chairman, Comr. Babayo Hamma, and JNC Chairman, Comr. Umar Abdullahi.
Also included are the NLC Secretary, Comr. Musa Chiroma, the TUC Secretary, Comr. Baba Mohammed, the President of NULGE, Comr. Mustapha Bulama, the JNC Secretary, Comr. Haruna Musa, the Chairman of Pensioners, Comr. Alh. Musa Bukar Kukawa, and the SSANIP Chairman, Comr. Abba Aji Suleiman.
The statement also noted that Abubakar Ibrahim, State Controller of Labour, Federal Ministry of Labour, will serve as an observer.
The SSG noted that part of the committee’s duties include: To analyse the current consequential salary adjustment at the federal level and determine the extent to which it can be applied in totality or partially in the state; To use the consequential adjustment at the federal level as a guide to arrive at a reasonable and sustainable salary adjustment based on the specific peculiarities of the state and; Any other matter relevant to arriving at a reasonable and realistic salary for civil servants.
The statement also noted that Governor Zulum, while congratulating the members on the opportunity to serve the state, directed them to start work immediately.
Minimum Wage: Zulum Sets Machinery for Payment in Motion, Approves Committee for Implementation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
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