The Yobe State Government has approved a new salary structure for the Head of Service, permanent secretaries, auditors-general and the Accountant-General.

The approval was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Office of the Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa Shehu.

Under the new structure, the Head of Service will earn ₦1,430,830.75 monthly, while each permanent secretary will receive ₦1,203,851.55.

“The Auditor-General for the state, Auditor-General for local governments and the Accountant-General will each earn N1,114,666.36 monthly,” the statement said.

Shehu expressed appreciation to Governor Mai Mala Buni for recognising the needs of civil servants and demonstrating commitment to their welfare.

He urged the beneficiaries and other civil servants in the state to reciprocate the gesture through greater dedication, commitment and improved service delivery.

The Head of Service also said the state government had introduced various welfare packages for civil servants, adding that more initiatives were underway to improve their well-being and strengthen the public service.