Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state.
The governor who disclosed this on Saturday at the grand finale of the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival 2024, said he has directed relevant government authorities to come up with modalities for payment of the new minimum wage commencing in September.
The governor, however, frowned at the manner with which government projects awarded to prominent leaders of the state were handled, especially the housing estates at Izo Autonomous Community in Ishielu Local Government Area.
He directed the Commissioner for Housing to ensure the painting of the houses immediately.
He further called on the people of Ebonyi State not to hesitate to report government projects being delayed by contractors.
