Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved a financial bonus for civil servants across the state, including local government employees, aimed at mitigating the impact of economic challenges.
According to the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, in a statement signed today by Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed, Press Secretary for the Ministry of Finance, the bonus will be equivalent to the monthly PAYE deduction and will be provided for at least three months.
“This bonus has been approved as a buffer to help bridge the gap caused by the correct PAYE deduction under the newly implemented minimum wage,” Dr. Nuru stated.
“It is intended as a relief measure as workers adjust to the revised PAYE deductions now in line with the Personal Income Tax Act. The payment is effective from October and will continue through December 2024.”
The Finance Ministry emphasized that workers must register with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWSRRA) to receive the bonus for November and December.
Additionally, Dr. Nuru noted that labour unions have agreed to refund a special levy previously deducted from workers' salaries and suspend further deductions.
“Governor AbdulRazaq’s directive underscores his dedication to the well-being of Kwara’s workforce,” added Dr. Nuru.
Below is the full statement:
BREAKING: Gov Abdulrazaq approves bonus for Kwara workers to ease economic burdenKwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved a financial bonus that is equivalent to the monthly PAYE obligation for every civil servant in the state, including local government workers.The emergency support measure will last for at least three months, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru."This bonus has been approved as a buffer to bridge the gap that the correct PAYE deduction may have wrought on the newly implemented mininum wage. It is meant to serve as a soothing balm as workers adjust to the PAYE that was just correctly implemented in line with the Personal Income Tax Act," she said."The payment of the bonus is effective from October and will run till December 2024. This is a significant step by His Excellency to support workers."The statement added that workers who have not registered with the Kwara State Residents' Registration Agency (KWSRRA) should do so immediately because anyone without it will not get the bonus for November and December.The statement said labour unions have also agreed to a refund of the special levy deducted from workers' salary and suspension of deductions of same until further notice."Governor AbdulRazaq's directive to deliver this relief speaks volumes about his humanity and his commitment to the welfare of Kwara workforce,” Dr. Nuru stated.Signed:Babatunde Toyin AbdulrasheedPress SecretaryMinistry of FinanceNovember 4, 2024
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