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Ikiodiete George
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Civil Service Salaries In Zamfara State (2025): New Minimum Wage, Allowances, Benefits & More For Public Servants
Zamfara State has implemented major reforms in 2025 to improve the welfare of its public servants—raising the minimum wage, introducing bonuses, clearing pension backlogs, and streamlining payroll procedures.
Minimum Wage: ₦70,000 Monthly
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The minimum wage was raised from a paltry ₦7,000 to ₦70,000 per month in July 2024, with full implementation from March 2025 following a verified payroll rollout.
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Zamfara is now the first in its region to fully implement the national minimum wage of ₦70,000 .
13th Month Salary & Sallah Bonus
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Beginning in December 2024, civil servants and retirees receive a 30% bonus on basic pay as a 13th-month or Sallah productivity bonus.
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This initiative became an annual feature to reward staff and broaden fiscal support among workers.
Salary & Allowance Structure
Here’s an estimated breakdown of monthly total earnings by grade level, combining base salary and allowances:
| Grade Group | Basic Salary (₦) | Allowances (₦) | Total Estimate (₦) |
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| Entry (GL 01–05) | 70,000 – 90,000 | 10,000 – 20,000 | 80,000 – 110,000 |
| Junior (GL 06–10) | 91,000 – 140,000 | 20,000 – 35,000 | 111,000 – 175,000 |
| Mid-Level (GL 11–14) | 141,000 – 220,000 | 35,000 – 60,000 | 176,000 – 280,000 |
| Senior/Management | 221,000+ | 60,000+ | 281,000+ |
Allowances typically cover housing, transport, utility, risk, uniform, and meal benefits.
Gratuity Clearance & Pension Reforms
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The state settled ₦13.6 billion in unpaid gratuities owed since 2011—benefiting 8,657 retirees with payouts to both state and local government staff.
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This cleanup addresses nearly 15 years of unpaid entitlements and increases trust in the pension system .
Payroll Verification & Ghost Worker Audit
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Ahead of the wage rollout, the governor launched a payroll verification exercise, unmasking over 2,300 ghost workers and saving upwards of ₦200 million monthly.
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This cleanup ensures that funds reach actual employees, enhancing integrity in salary disbursement.
Summary: What’s Changed in 2025
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Minimum wage: ₦70,000/month—upgraded from ₦7,000
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Bonuses: 30% 13th-month/Sallah bonus on basic pay
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Allowances: Housing, transport, meal, risk, uniform, etc.
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Gratuity clearance: ₦13.6 billion paid to retirees
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Payroll reform: Ghost worker purge and verified system
FAQs
Q: When did Zamfara begin paying the ₦70,000 wage?
Payment began in March 2025 after a thorough payroll verification
Q: What kind of bonuses do workers get?
A 30% 13th‑month or Sallah bonus on base salary, paid annually .
Q: Have pension backlogs been cleared?
Yes—₦13.6 billion was disbursed to 8,657 retirees, ending years-long delays.
Q: Did payroll get audited?
Yes—a verification drive eliminated over 2,300 ghost workers, saving operating funds .
Conclusion
Zamfara State’s 2025 civil service reforms bring several meaningful changes:
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A live ₦70,000 minimum wage
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Automatic productivity & festive bonuses
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Modernized payroll with verified employees
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A high-profile gratuity clearance
These measures foster a motivated workforce and inject accountability, making civil service in Zamfara more secure and prosperous in 2025.
