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Council Salaries Set to Increase: Minister Umar

Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef Umar announced that salaries for council members and administrative staff will increase. The Pay Commission is working to reclassify councils from rank four to three, leading to positive salary changes. The proposal is nearly ready and will include increases for both council members and civil service employees. The Pay Commission will meet after Eid al-Adha to discuss progress. The administration faces criticism over high wage bills for political appointees.

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Jun 18, 2024

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Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef Umar announced that salaries for council members and administrative staff will increase. The Pay Commission is working to reclassify councils from rank four to three, leading to positive salary changes. The proposal is nearly ready and will include increases for both council members and civil service employees. The Pay Commission will meet after Eid al-Adha to discuss progress. The administration faces criticism over high wage bills for political appointees.

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