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Delta Set To Reduce Salaries Of Political Appointees ,Grade Level 7 Workers , Others For Six Months

The Delta State Government disclosed on Friday, that as part of measures to reduce the effect of #COVID19 on the State economy, the Ifeanyi Okowa led administration has adopted interim fiscal measures to sustain public spending.

Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, while briefing press members disclosed there would be a review of salary of political appointees and workers on salary grade level seven and above for six months with effect from July 2020.

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The SSG further stated that the review is not a repudiation of the new minimum wage in the state but a temporary measure that would be lifted as soon as the economy improves, stressing that it was without any prejudice to other staff entitlements like promotions.

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‪”As we continue to face the difficulties associated with servicing existing and important obligations to citizens, we remain profoundly committed to infrastructural development across the state despite the pandemic and its impact on the economy,” the SSG said. has adopted interim fiscal measures to sustain public spending.

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