Governor Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, confirmed in a statement that the payment began on June 12, ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The initiative is part of the administration’s commitment to improve the welfare of workers in the state.
“The Zamfara state government, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, has disbursed the June salary to support workers in preparing for the upcoming Eid celebration,” the statement read. “This is in line with the fulfilment of the promise made by the governor last month to implement the N30,000 minimum wage.”
The statement is said to also highlight the government’s worker-friendly approach, including the payment of withheld salaries, leave grants, owed gratuities, and ensuring timely salary payments.
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