{
  "id": 15238560,
  "title": "Yobe approves new salary structure for Head of Service, permanent secretaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/yobe-approves-new-salary-structure-for-head-of-service-permanent",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:24:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/17/yobe-approves-new-salary-structure-for-head-of-service-permanent-secretaries-others/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Yobe State Government has recently approved a revised salary framework for key officials, including the Head of Service, permanent secretaries, auditors-general, and the Accountant-General. This information was released via a statement on Saturday by the Office of the Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa Shehu. Under the new arrangement, the Head of Service will now receive a monthly salary of N1,430,830.75, while Permanent Secretaries will earn N1,203,851.55. The Auditor-General for the state, the Auditor-General for local governments, and the Accountant-General will each receive N1,114,666.36 monthly. Shehu expressed gratitude to Governor Mai Mala Buni for demonstrating an understanding of the needs of civil servants and his dedication to their welfare. He implored beneficiaries and other civil servants in the state to reciprocate this goodwill through enhanced commitment, service delivery, and dedication. Shehu also highlighted that the state government has introduced multiple welfare benefits for civil servants, with additional initiatives being planned to further enhance their well-being and bolster the public service sector.",
  "summary": "The Yobe State Government has approved a new salary structure for the Head of Service, permanent secretaries, auditors-general and the Accountant-General. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Office of the Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa Shehu. According to the statement, the Head of Service will now earn N1,430,830.75 monthly, while […] Yobe approves new salary structure…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}