Yuletide: Gov Okpebholo pays 13th month workers' salary



From our news desk, Benin 

Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor, Edo State 


Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled one of his promises made to Edo State workers as he paid the 13th month salary to spice up the festive period for the workers.

This was made known in a press release by the Chief Press secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua and availed journalists in Benin.

The Governor in previous engagements have expressed the readiness of his administration to make the welfare of Edo State workers a priority saying he is determined to pay Edo State workers' salary as at when due monthly, it was stated.

Governor Okpebholo who was sworn in on the 12th of November 2024 paid Civil and Public servants in the State on the 27th of November amidst criticism by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) telling workers in the State that they will not get their salaries on time.

Okpebholo is not an accidental governor but he came prepared for governance as such within two weeks of assuming office as governor of Edo State, he fulfilled his promises to Edo State workers as he paid their November salaries without any delay.

The head of service HOS Anthony Okungbowa who commended the State governor for the prompt payment of November salaries assured the work force that His Excellency has also approved the payment of 13th month salaries.  

He pointed out that the Governor is doing this to serve as motivation for workers as they are ready to put in their best collaborating with the present administration to ensure growth and development.

Matching words with actions, governor Monday Okpebholo paid civil and public servants their 13th month salary on the 29th of December 2024 to the delight of Edo State workers!

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