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Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has approved a payment of bonus equivalent to their monthly tax obligation for the state and local government workers.
The emergency support measure will last for at least three months.
This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Finance, Hauwa Nuru.
“This bonus has been approved as a buffer to bridge the gap that the correct PAYE deduction may have wrought on the newly implemented minimum wage. It is meant to serve as a soothing balm as workers adjust to the PAYE that was just correctly implemented in line with the Personal Income Tax Act,” she said.
“The payment of the bonus is effective from October and will run till December 2024. This is a significant step by His Excellency to support workers.”
The statement advised workers who have not registered with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWSRRA) to do so to be able to get the bonus for November and December.
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The statement said labour unions have also agreed to a refund of the special levy deducted from workers’ salary and suspension of deductions of same until further notice.
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“Governor AbdulRazaq’s directive to deliver this relief speaks volumes about his humanity and his commitment to the welfare of Kwara workforce,” Mr Nuru stated.
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