Gov. Diri approves consequential adjustments of N30,000 new minimum wage to pensioners … over 6,000 pensioners to benefit
Governor Douye Diri has approved the implementation of the N30,000 New Minimum Wage adjustment for pensioners and other retirees in Bayelsa who were not captured when the policy came into effect.
Over six thousand retirees are involved in this consequential adjustments to reflect current economic realities.
This development is in fulfilment of a promise made by Governor Diri during the 2023 Worker's Day Celebration, following the submission of a report by an implementation committee headed by the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Alabo Gideon Ekeuwei.
Speaking shortly after the Governor signed the implementation document, Alabo Ekeuwei said the approval was another indication of Senator Douye Dirii's friendly disposition to labour, particularly to retired senior citizens ...