The Ebonyi State Government has approved a new minimum wage of ₦90,000 for civil and public servants, up from ₦70,000. The increase, which takes immediate effect, was announced after the State Executive Council meeting in Abakaliki. Commissioner for Information Ikeuwa Collins-Omebeh said the decision reflects Governor Francis Nwifuru’s People’s Charter of Needs Agenda, prioritizing workers’ welfare. The council also approved the establishment of the Ebonyi State Virology Research and Innovative Centre to enhance research, diagnosis, and surveillance of viral diseases. #MinimumWage #EbonyiState #WorkersWelfare

News Brief: Governor Nwifuru Lifts Suspension of 81 Government Officials Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has lifted the suspension of 81 government officials, including commissioners, permanent secretaries, and special assistants, who were earlier sanctioned for failing to attend a state event. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, the affected officials—suspended on July 28, 2025—have been directed to resume work immediately. The suspension had affected: The Attorney General 25 commissioners 22 permanent secretaries 14 senior special assistants 24 special assistants During the one-month disciplinary action, the officials were denied salaries and barred from signing official documents. Source: Channels Television #EbonyiState #GovernorNwifuru #SuspensionLifted #GovernmentOfficials #PublicServiceDiscipline