Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced a Christmas bonus of 150,000 each for workers in the state.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor, confirmed in a Facebook post on Thursday night and assured that workers would be smiling to the bank before 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

“Every Worker in Ebonyi State service will receive ₦150,000 as a Christmas Bonus before 1 pm on Tuesday,” he said.

He also confirmed the payment of the new minimum wage in the state after a review of the current economic situation in the country, especially as it affects the workers.

“According to the Governor, the least paid Civil Servant on grade level 2 will enjoy a full minimum wage of N75,000 while from grade level 3 and above will get an increment of N40,000 across board,” Uzor said.