Governor Francis Nwifuru announces ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for Ebonyi civil servants, promises free and fair local government elections.
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for all categories of civil servants in the state.
The governor made the announcement on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel, Abakaliki, describing the bonus as part of his administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare.
Governor Nwifuru noted that the decision was taken despite limited revenue accruing to the state over the past year, adding that his government remains focused on prioritising the well-being of its workforce.
Speaking on the forthcoming local government elections in Ebonyi State, the governor assured aspirants of a level playing field, stressing that he has no preferred or anointed candidate.
“As far as I am concerned, the will of the people must prevail. The people must choose their representatives without interference from any quarters,” Nwifuru said.
He also reiterated his directive that political appointees seeking elective positions in the council elections must resign their appointments in line with existing electoral laws.
“It is not my duty to pick who becomes chairman of any local government area. Any appointee contesting for chairmanship in the next council election must resign as stipulated by law,” the governor stated.
