Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has directed the immediate release of salaries and pensions to enable workers and retirees prepare early for Sallah.
Bulama Abiso, chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Borno state, announced this on Friday.
In a message to workers and pensioners, Abiso said even though the month is just half-way gone, the early payment is intended to prevent rush preparations that could result in inflated cost of food, clothing and services.
“The NLC in Borno State is happy with Governor Zulum’s tradition of consistency in payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities of retired workers,” he said.
“The NLC is particularly happy with the Governor’s compassionate approvals for early release of salaries in the middle of December ahead of last Christmas, in the middle of April ahead of Ramadan, and now at the middle of May ahead of Sallah.
“All of these show the Governor’s high degree of respect for workers and compassion for retirees, for which the NLC commend Governor Zulum and urges workers to rededicate themselves to lawful duties in the best interest of the public.”