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The Digest:

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for all categories of civil servants in the state, describing it as a measure to cushion economic hardship during the festive season.

Key Points:
  • The bonus will be paid to all civil servants without exception.
  • Nwifuru announced a service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki.
  • He acknowledged “limited resources” but stressed commitment to worker welfare.
  • The governor also addressed upcoming local government elections, pledging non-interference.
  • He directed political appointees wishing to contest to resign as required by law.
  • Nwifuru emphasized that “the will of the people must prevail” in candidate selection.
  • The bonus and electoral assurances aim to project stability and responsiveness as year-end approaches.
In a climate where such gestures are becoming rare, the announcement plants a seed of relief, a temporary shelter in the storm of economic uncertainty for Ebonyi’s workforce.

Sources: Business Post Nigeria,