GOVERNOR BELLO SLASHES SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES OF POLITICAL APPOINTEES IN NIGER STATE
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has directed that the salaries and allowances of all political appointees in the State be slashed by 30 percent.
He made the announcement in a statement issued and signed by Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Governor Bello said the reduction will take effect immediately.
He stated that those affected are the Governor, Deputy Governor, Commissioners, Special Advisers, and all other political appointees.
The Governor disclosed that the reduction in salaries and allowances is temporary, and is as a result of the economic situation imposed on the State by the Coronavirus Pandemic.
He added that the payment of full salaries and allowances would continue when the economic situation improves.
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