Delta Assembly Passes Bill to Make 13th-Month Salary Permanent For Public Servants

The Delta State House of Assembly has passed an executive bill seeking to give legal backing to the payment of a 13th-month salary to public servants in the state.

The bill was passed on Tuesday, following its third reading during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor.

The assembly suspended relevant standing orders to allow the bill to be considered and passed immediately. The motion was moved by the House Leader, Emeka Nwaobi, and was adopted by members.

Speaking after the passage, Guwor described the legislation as a major step towards strengthening workers’ welfare in Delta State.

He said the law would provide public servants with greater certainty over the annual payment while supporting improved morale, productivity and service delivery.

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The speaker also commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for introducing the welfare policy, describing the 13th-month salary as recognition of the contributions of public servants to the state’s development.

Earlier, the Chairman of the House Committee on Establishment, Ethics and Privileges, Edafe Emakpo, said the bill would establish a legal framework for the policy and strengthen the welfare package of workers.

The bill is expected to provide statutory backing for the annual payment and encourage greater commitment to public service across the state.