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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
Residents Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Neutralise One Assailant
By: Zagazola Makama
Residents of Achida community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State have successfully repelled a bandit attack, in what has been described as a rare display of coordinated community self-defence.
Security and local sources said the incident occurred when armed bandits stormed the community, but were met with stiff resistance from residents and local vigilante groups who mobilised quickly to confront the attackers.
The villagers reportedly engaged the assailants directly, forcing them to retreat after a brief confrontation.
During the encounter, one of the suspected bandits was neutralised by the community defence group, while others fled with possible injuries.
The sources commended the courage and unity of the residents, particularly the vigilante members, for their swift response in defending their community against the attack.
Security authorities are expected to continue patrols and follow-up operations in the area to prevent further incidents and track fleeing suspects.
Residents Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Neutralise One Assailant
COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. W. Shaibu, has commissioned the Umuhu-Okabia Health Centre in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State as part of the Nigerian Army Intervention Projects.
The COAS was represented at the event on April 22 by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, Maj.-Gen. O.A. Fadairo.
Security sources said the commissioning ceremony was well attended by dignitaries, including the representative of the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj.-Gen. V.D. Beryo, and the Chief Host, Maj.-Gen. K.O. Ukandu, alongside royal fathers and other invited guests.
The newly commissioned health facility is part of the Nigerian Army’s civil-military cooperation initiatives aimed at improving access to basic healthcare services in local communities.
COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project
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.
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