Abia state salary news may 2017
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According to various sources, including online news outlets and government reports, here are some updates on the salary news in Abia State, Nigeria as of May 2017:
- Minimum Wage: The Abia State Government had earlier announced that it would pay the new minimum wage of N18,000 per month to its workers, effective from May 2017. This was in compliance with the federal government's directive to states to implement the new minimum wage.
- Salary Payment: The state government had also promised to pay the salaries of its workers on or before the 25th of every month. However, there were reports of delays in salary payment in some cases, which led to protests and complaints from some workers.
- Promotion and Allowances: In May 2017, the Abia State Government announced the promotion of some workers, including teachers, nurses, and other categories of staff. The government also approved the payment of various allowances, including the Consolidated Basic Salary (CBS) and the Consolidated Academic Salary Structure (CASS) for teachers.
- Pension Payment: The state government had also announced plans to clear the backlog of pension arrears owed to retired workers. As of May 2017, the government had paid some of the outstanding pension benefits to retirees.
Please note that these updates are based on reports from May 2017, and the situation may have changed since then. If you're looking for more recent information, I recommend checking online news sources or contacting the Abia State Government directly for updates on salary news and other related matters.