LETTER TO BORNO STATE GOVERNOR

Dear Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, With regard and salutation, I may use this means to write this letter to you, openly in order to draw your attention and drop a message to your notification bar. This pen of mine is writing on behalf of the good and law-abiding citizens of Borno State.

Sir, we humbly call on you to expedite the implementation of the new minimum wage for state civil servants. This long-overdue measure will go a long way in alleviating the suffering and hardships faced by our dedicated public servants.

Sadly, civil servants in Borno State are struggling to make ends meet, with many barely surviving on wages that are woefully inadequate. The lack of implementation of a new minimum wage has taken a toll on, their well-being, with some even succumbing to poverty-related illnesses. It is imperative that we prioritize their welfare and dignity.

Implementing the new minimum wage will inject fresh energy into the civil service sector, boosting productivity and morale. This, in turn, will have a positive ripple effect on the state’s overall development and progress. We believe that a motivated and adequately compensated workforce is essential for delivering quality services to the people of Borno State.

The current minimum wage in Borno State, which is less than N10,000, is grossly inadequate. This paltry sum cannot even cover basic necessities like food, school fees, healthcare, and other essential expenses. It is disheartening that hardworking civil servants, who are the backbone of our state’s administration, are forced to live in poverty.

We urge Your Excellency to consider the plight of the masses and the civil servants of Borno State. Implementing the new minimum wage will be a significant step towards improving their living standards and fostering a more productive and efficient public service.

We count on your leadership and commitment to the welfare of Borno State’s citizens especially in tackling insurgency and other development issues in the state. We look forward to seeing tangible actions that will alleviate the suffering of our civil servants and promote the overall development of our great state.

Maryam Hamidu Waba
Department of Mass Communication, Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri