Delta approves 13th-month salary for workers, plans teacher recruitment

In Delta State, civil servants are set to receive a permanent 13th-month salary following an approval by the State Executive Council. This decision, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, aims to enhance workers' welfare by making the additional salary a statutory benefit, rather than discretionary. The move requires an executive bill to be transmitted to the Delta State House of Assembly for legislative backing, ensuring the policy's continuity beyond the current administration.

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The council approved a memo presented by His Excellency to make the payment of the 13th-month salary a permanent statutory benefit for workers in Delta State.

Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, briefed journalists on the council's resolutions. He explained that the 13th-month salary would become a legal entitlement for civil servants, providing a stable benefit regardless of future administrations. This institutionalization is seen as a significant step in securing workers' financial well-being.

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The approval will pave the way for an executive bill to be transmitted to the Delta State House of Assembly so that the policy will have legislative backing.

Beyond employee benefits, the Executive Council also addressed critical needs within the education sector. Expressing concern over a shortage of teachers in public secondary schools, especially in science disciplines, the council directed the Ministry of Secondary Education to prepare a memo detailing recruitment needs. The council has, in principle, approved the employment of additional teachers to bridge this manpower gap and improve the quality of education.

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The payment of the 13th-month salary will no longer depend on the discretion of any administration but will become a legal entitlement for civil servants in the state.

Furthermore, the council approved the procurement and installation of equipment for technical colleges in Oghareki and Irri. These measures collectively underscore the Oborevwori administration's commitment to improving both public service welfare and the educational infrastructure within Delta State.

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The Executive Council considered the shortage of teachers in our public secondary schools, particularly in the science subjects, and expressed concern over its impact on the quality of education.