Yuletide: Ododo approves December salary payment

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has approved the payment of December salaries for the state civil servants and pensioners.

This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, on Saturday, said “the payment of December Salary on the 14th of December is to enable civil servants plan and enjoy their Christmas and New Year holidays after working so hard throughout the year.”

He added that “with this gracious approval by Governor Usman Ododo, civil servants who would want to travel for their holidays could also plan ahead without having to wait for salaries later in the month.”

He said that asimilar thing was done during the Sallah break to enable civil servants celebrate with their loved ones.

“The Kogi State Government has paid the December 2024 salaries today to enable civil servants to begin the preparation for their holidays in earnest and to enable them enjoy the yuletide.

“Our civil servants have worked hard over the years and have supported our development policies and projects in no small measures. It is incumbent on us to also make their yuletide an enjoyable one through timely payment of their salaries.

“The early payment is aimed at ensuring the civil servants get their basic needs in good time for the yuletide,” the statement added.

Fanwo said the governor would continue to prioritise the welfare of civil servants in the state in his continued commitment to rewarding hardwork and dedication to duties.