There was widespread jubilation across Ebonyi State on Monday following the approval of a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for civil servants by Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, a move many workers have described as timely and morale-boosting amid rising economic pressures.
The bonus, which will be paid to every civil servant in the state, is intended to cushion the cost of living during the 2025 festive season and reinforce the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare. The announcement was formally conveyed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Monday Uzor. According to the statement, Governor Nwifuru made the announcement on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, where he addressed worshippers and reflected on the challenges and achievements of his administration over the past year. “Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a hundred and fifty thousand naira Christmas bonus to every civil servant in the state,” the statement read. Uzor noted that the governor explained that the decision to approve such a significant bonus was not taken lightly, especially given the financial constraints faced by the state in the past year. However, Nwifuru stressed that the welfare of civil servants remains a top priority of his government, describing workers as the backbone of effective governance and service delivery. Speaking to the congregation, the governor acknowledged the impact of dwindling revenue on state finances but insisted that his administration would continue to make sacrifices to ensure that workers are motivated and supported.
monthly pay to ₦90,000. At the time, the state government announced that the new wage structure took immediate effect. Officials said the salary increase aligns with Governor Nwifuru’s “People’s Charter of Needs Agenda,” a policy framework focused on improving the welfare of citizens, strengthening infrastructure, and promoting sustainable development across the state. As the festive season approaches, the ₦150,000 Christmas bonus has been widely welcomed as a strong signal of the administration’s priorities. For many workers, it represents not just financial relief, but also recognition of their contributions and a renewed sense of optimism about the future under the current leadership.
