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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
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Two Fabricated Rifles
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Kaduna State have arrested a 30-year-old suspected kidnapper after recovering two fabricated rifles during a routine patrol on April 18, 2025.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that he patrol team intercepted the suspect, Ishiaku Ali, who was acting suspiciously while holding a sack along the Kauru-Pambeguwa Road at around 4:30 PM. A search of the sack revealed the two fabricated rifles and a long chain, which were concealed inside.
The suspect was immediately arrested, and the recovered items were secured as evidence. Ali, a resident of Bakin Dutse in Kauru LGA, is currently in police custody, and the exhibits will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Kaduna for further investigation.
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Two Fabricated Rifles
Police Arrest Eight Suspects for Killing, Burying Baby in Maiduguri Hospital
By: Zagazola Makama
Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing and secret burial of a newborn baby at Kwatam Private Hospital along Baga Road in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at about 1:00 p.m. following a tip-off from concerned residents who saw individuals attempting to bury the baby within the hospital premises.
Security operatives swiftly responded, cordoned off the area, and apprehended all suspects involved in the act.
According to the sources, forensic experts were deployed to the scene and successfully exhumed the body of the newborn for examination.
The suspects have since been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for detailed investigation to uncover the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigations are ongoing.
Police Arrest Eight Suspects for Killing, Burying Baby in Maiduguri Hospital
Govt Namadi Awards Special Scholarship to 801 PWDs, Destitute Children
By: Aminu B Dutse
No fewer than 801 People Leaving With Disabilities (PWD), PWDs and other destitute children students studying in various tertiary institutions across the country got special scholarship in addition to general scholarships from Jigawa State governor Malam Umar Namadi.
Speaking while launching the programme, governor Malam Umar Namadi at Banquet Hall at government house, said the programme is under the “Danmodi Students Care” initiative where the beneficiaries drown from 27 local government areas of the state.
Malam Umar Namadi explained that the initiative complements the state’s annual local and foreign scholarship program, which benefits over 36,000 of students from the state.
He revealed that in 2024, his administration reviewed and increased the annual scholarship allowance by 150%, ensuring it covers at least 50% of undergraduates’ registration fees.
Governor Namadi emphasized his administration’s commitment to investing in human capital development, particularly in education and empowerment, which are fundamental to achieving sustainable growth and development.
According to him “Education is a key pillar in our 12-Point Agenda, and we will continue to invest in our students, who are the future assets of our dear state, he said.
At the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Student Affairs and President of “*Danmodi Students Care”, Comrade Salisu Muhammad Seeker, explained that the special scholarship targets students studying Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, and selected Arts and Social Science courses.
“Additionally, students under the ‘Women for Health’ program” , selected from rural areas, are among the beneficiaries,”* he said.. “The scholarship will support them from admission until graduation, subject to annual academic performance reviews based on the program’s criteria.” Comrade Salisu stated.
He noted that the initiative aligns with Governor Umar Namadi’s agenda to ensure access to education for every child in the state, regardless of their parents’ socioeconomic status.
Comrade Salisu further stated that, For the 2024/2025 academic session, Danmodi Student’s Care assisted over 1,000 students to gained admission into various universities and tertiary institutions, with 400 of them qualifying for this scholarship.
He revealed that “Danmodi Students Care” is an initiative designed to support rural and underprivileged students in securing tertiary education admission while providing comprehensive welfare and academic support to enhance their performance.
Govt Namadi Awards Special Scholarship to 801 PWDs, Destitute Children
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Two Fabricated Rifles
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