The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed the twenty-five Local Government Council Chairmen in the state to immediately implement the new minimum wage for workers in their respective councils.
Governor Oborevwori issued the directive on Tuesday during a meeting with the leadership of the Delta State chapters of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).
Also in attendance were the Auditor General (Local Government), the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, and the Accountant-General of the State.
The Governor acknowledged that, with the passing of the Local Government Autonomy Law, a considerable burden had been placed on the councils. However, he advised that they must implement the new minimum wage for their workers, effective November 2024.
He also reminded the Council Chairmen of the importance of full compliance with the procurement law in all procurements.
Additionally, he recommended organizing a retreat to educate relevant council officials on issues related to financial management, with active participation from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
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