The Yobe State Government has approved a new salary structure for top civil servants, setting the monthly pay of the Head of Service at ₦1.43 million as part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare and strengthen public service delivery.
The approval was announced in a press statement issued in Damaturu and signed by Alhassahn Sule Mamudo, Head of Information, Office of the Head of Service.
Under the newly approved salary structure, Permanent Secretaries in the state will earn ₦1,203,851.55 monthly, while the Auditor-General for the State, Auditor-General for Local Governments, and Accountant-General will each receive ₦1,114,666.36 per month.
The state government said the new remuneration package was approved by Governor Mai Mala Buni to improve service delivery and demonstrate the administration’s commitment to the welfare of public servants.
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According to the statement, the Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa Shehu, expressed appreciation to the governor for approving the revised salary structure, describing the decision as a demonstration of the administration’s understanding of workers’ needs.
Shehu also called on the beneficiaries and other civil servants across the state to reciprocate the government’s gesture through greater dedication, professionalism, and improved performance in their respective duties.
He stressed the importance of commitment to public service, urging workers to translate the improved welfare package into more efficient service delivery and better outcomes for the people of Yobe State.
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The statement further disclosed that the state government had introduced various welfare packages for civil servants, with additional initiatives being developed to strengthen the public service and improve workers’ working conditions.
The latest salary adjustment forms part of the state government’s broader efforts to support public servants and enhance the effectiveness of government institutions.
While the revised structure specifies the monthly earnings of some of the state’s most senior public officials, the statement did not provide details on whether the new salary package would extend to other categories of civil servants or indicate the date the revised payments would take effect.
The development is expected to draw attention to ongoing discussions about public-sector remuneration, workers’ welfare, and the role of competitive compensation in promoting accountability and effective service delivery across government institutions.
