From ANENE AIKE, Sokoto
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State, for his benevolence in directing the immediate payment of half salaries and pensions to civil servants and pensioners across the state as Ramadan gPift.
Most of the state civil servants who spoke to our correspondent, described the gesture as timely, considering the economic challenges most families are battling with and the high cost of living.
The decision to extend the Ramadan gift to both serving and retired workers has been applauded by the citizenry as a promise of good leadership, sparking hope among state civil servants for more palliatives and prompt implementation of the new minimum wage.
Retired civil servants are also optimistic about the resolution to clear the backlog of gratuity. They appreciated Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s establishment of a committee to address the issue.
In line with this, the NUJ urges the state government to promptly release the newly procured transport buses and Women City Transport Taxis, intended to enhance transportation services within and outside Sokoto State.
