Staff working for LGAs and LGEAs in the Gombe State will receive an extra ₦5,000 allowance starting in June 2025, thanks to the approval of the state government.
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The decision was made during a high-level meeting that was chaired by the Head of Civil Service and took place on Tuesday, June 18. Union officials and high-ranking government officials were also present during the conference.
This stipend will be granted temporarily to help cover expenses until the current Physical Verification Exercise is over, as stated in a document signed by Jibrin Yusuf on behalf of Head of Civil Service, Ahmed Abdullahi.
The attached memo informed that, starting from June 2025, all employees of the state’s Local Government and Local Education Authority will be paid an additional ₦5,000, subject to the completion of the current Physical Verification Exercise.
The ministry of finance and economic development was instructed to ensure timely implementation of the increment, which would be formally captured in the July 2025 payroll.
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According to reports, many LGA workers are still waiting for the implementation of salary changes notwithstanding this development.