{
  "id": 7582019,
  "title": "Delta Assembly passes 13th-month salary bill for public servants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/delta-assembly-passes-13th-month-salary-bill-for-public-servants-7582019",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T16:04:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/delta-assembly-passes-13th-month-salary-bill-for-public-servants/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Delta State House of Assembly voted in favor of a bill on Tuesday to make the payment of a 13th-month salary to public servants in the state a permanent policy. This move, hailed as a significant milestone in workers' welfare, is expected to provide the state's public employees with greater certainty and improved morale. The bill, which passed after its third reading, was approved by the Speaker, Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. The Speaker commended the Assembly for their commitment to welfare, stating that the legislation reflects the administration's dedication to the well-being of the people. The Speaker also highlighted the bill's potential to boost workers' productivity and enhance service delivery.",
  "summary": "The Delta State House of Assembly has passed a bill to institutionalise the payment of a 13th-month salary to public servants in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-assembly-passes-13th-month-salary-bill-for-public-servants/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Delta Assembly passes 13th-month salary bill for public servants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/delta-assembly-passes-13th-month-salary-bill-for-public-servants",
        "published": "2026-09-15T15:52:04.000Z"
      }
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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."
}