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Workers’ Welfare: Zulum Inaugurates multi-stakeholder Committee On National Minimum Wage
Workers’ Welfare: Zulum Inaugurates multi-stakeholder Committee On National Minimum Wage
By: Our Reporter
Borno Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday inaugurated a committee of government and labour officials to work out measures and advise the state government towards the implementation of new national minimum wage for workers in Borno state.
The commitee, made up 22 persons drawn from the Nigeria Labour Congress, the trade union, former heads of service and some government officials, is to work with all stakeholders, consider the financial capacity of the state and the need of workers in order to make recommendations to the government.
While inaugurating the committee, Zulum read out the following terms of reference:
- 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 in order to arrive at a reasonable salary adjustment, based on the specific peculiarities of the state.
- To determine the appropriate percentage ratio to be added to the current salary system proportionate to the existing salary grade levels;
- To visit other states and obtain their new salary scale/table for guidance.
- Any other matter relevant to the above terms of reference.
“This administration is focused on the creation of a conducive working environment and better conditions of service for all civil servants. Our expectations from the civil service cannot be realised except when the civil servants are well motivated to put in their best in the performance of their functions. Therefore, this administration completely endorses the implementation of the minimum wage for its civil servants”. Governor Zulum assured.
Furthermore, Governor Zulum expressed his appreciation to organised labour for maintaining excellent relationship with Government.
The Governor However, disclosed that his desire to re-shape the public sector and create an institutional framework for basic service delivery to address the high public expectations and strengthen the confidence of the people on the system cannot be over emphasised. This according to the Governor, informed his decision to kick-start reform initiatives that brings about change in leadership of the civil service.
The Governor further stated reiterated his pledge to reengineer the public sector to robust and vibrant bureaucracy, ensure an effective socio-economic development in the state.
“As we all know, the provision of social services is the foundation of the state’s obligation to its people, and there is no two ways about that. A vibrant and robust public sector is required to spearhead our development initiatives encapsulated in the 10-pact agenda” Gov. Zulum Said.
Workers’ Welfare: Zulum Inaugurates multi-stakeholder Committee On National Minimum Wage
Police arrest five suspects for vandalising NNPC pipelines in Taraba
By; Zagazola Makama
The Taraba State Police Command has arrested five suspects for alleged vandalism of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines in Ardo Kola Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 23 at about 2 p.m. at Zangon Kombi village.
According to the sources , operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, stormed the area and caught the suspects in the act.
The suspects were identified as Gambo Umar, 30; Sale Musa, 38; Usama Zakar, 22; Abdulwahab Ibrahim, 25; and Shitu Mohammed, 23, all from Gassol and Ardo Kola LGAs.
Items recovered from the scene included 36 cut-to-size pipes, a generator, one digger, and two shovels.
The sources said investigation was ongoing and further developments would be communicated.
Police arrest five suspects for vandalising NNPC pipelines in Taraba
Troops kill four suspected robbers along Jos–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops on routine patrol have neutralised four suspected armed robbers along the Jos–Bauchi highway, recovering arms and ammunition from them.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed credible information on a robbery incident by suspected criminals terrorising the area.
The source said the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the robbers in a gun duel.
“In the exchange of fire, four suspects were neutralised and arms and ammunition were recovered.
“The swift response of the troops has restored normalcy along the Jos–Bauchi axis,” the source added.
Troops kill four suspected robbers along Jos–Bauchi road
Gov. Buni donates 22 patrol vehicles, 40 motorcycles to security agencies in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has donated 22 patrol vehicles and 40 motorcycles to security agencies operating in the state, as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against insecurity.
Zagazola Learnt that the donation, which took place in Damaturu, comprised 21 Jac Hilux patrol vehicles for all divisional police offices in the state and one for operations at the command headquarters.
Other agencies that benefited include the Nigerian Army Brigade, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Correctional Service, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), which received one vehicle each.
In addition, the governor presented 40 motorcycles to the Vigilante Group, 10 motorcycles to the Nigerian Army, and one motorcycle each to the 17 local government councils in the state.
Buni said the gesture was in appreciation of the sacrifices of security agencies in maintaining law and order across Yobe.
The Police Command, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, commended the governor for the support and pledged to redouble its efforts to sustain the relative peace in the state.
Meanwhile, security agencies have assured that the state remains calm and under close surveillance.
Gov. Buni donates 22 patrol vehicles, 40 motorcycles to security agencies in Yobe
Police arrest five suspects for vandalising NNPC pipelines in Taraba
Troops kill four suspected robbers along Jos–Bauchi road
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