Ebonyi State Assembly Passes Bill Amending Local Government Remuneration
What happened
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly passed a bill amending the remuneration of various political office holders in Ebonyi State. The bill amends Schedules A and C of Law No. 004 of 2008, as amended in 2015. Under the revised schedules, local government chairmen will receive N450,000, while vice-chairmen will earn N400,000.
Why it matters
The amendment concerns the salaries of various public and political office holders at the local government and development centre levels. The bill was presented to the House following a letter from Governor Francis Nwifuru.
The Ebonyi State executive council had transmitted bills to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly.
Who's involved
- Ebonyi State House of AssemblyThe legislative body responsible for passing the bill regarding local government remuneration.
- Ebonyi StateThe state whose local government officials are subject to the remuneration standards set by the bill.
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The entities involved
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Abakaliki
capital city of Ebonyi state in Nigeria
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Ebonyi State House of Assembly
legislative arm of a state government in Nigeria
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