Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has approved a sum of N100, 000 as additional pay to civil servants in the state for in commemoration of the Christmas celebrations.
Nwifuru made the announcement on Thursday, during a Maiden Edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) of the Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu.
“I have seen that the contribution I made earlier to the workers as Government was not sufficient, that’s why I have decided to take a bold step; it is very hard but I have to do it.
“The workers of the state must live like others in this Christmas period,” the governor added.
In a message to the event, the Wife of the President, Tinubu said that the Governing Board of RHIESS, had approved N950 million to support no fewer than 250 vulnerable elderly citizens in the country.
She said the elderly, 65 years and above are selected in 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
The President’s Wife, who was represented by the Wife of the State Governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, said the beneficiaries would receive N100,000 each.
They include: veterans from the Defence and Police and officers wives association.
“This is to cushion the effect of the economic situation and to alleviate the burden of our esteemed elders during this festive period,” Oluremi said.
She urged the senior citizens to embrace life to the fullest, prioritse their health, nurture their minds and strengthen with God as key to a rich fulfilling life.