The Delta State House of Assembly has passed an executive bill giving permanent statutory backing to the payment of a 13th-month salary for public servants across the state.
The legislation was successfully passed during plenary following its third reading, presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor.
Speaker Guwor emphasized that institutionalizing the welfare policy provides long-term financial certainty for the state workforce while boosting worker morale and productivity.
With the enactment of this executive bill, Delta State becomes the first subnational administration in Nigeria to establish a statutory framework guaranteeing 13th-month salary disbursements to public employees.
The policy reflects Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's sustained commitment to prioritizing civil service welfare and reinforcing administrative support systems across ministries and agencies.
The bill now awaits executive assent to complete its legal integration into the state's financial administration structure.
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