The [Yobe State Government](https://yobe.gov.ng) announced on Saturday that it has approved a revised remuneration package for senior members of the state civil service, including the [Head of Service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_of_Service), permanent secretaries, auditors‑general and the Accountant‑General, with monthly salaries now ranging from N1,114,666.36 to N1,430,830.75.
**What are the new salary figures?**
- The Head of Service will receive N1,430,830.75 per month.
- Each Permanent Secretary is set to earn N1,203,851.55 monthly.
- The Auditor‑General for the state, the Auditor‑General for local governments and the Accountant‑General will each be paid N1,114,666.36 per month.
- The statement, issued by the Office of the Head of Service, was signed by Abdullahi Musa Shehu.
**Who endorsed the changes?**
Shehu thanked Governor [Mai Mala Buni](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mai_Mala_Buni) for understanding civil‑servants’ needs and for his commitment to their welfare. He urged the beneficiaries and all state employees to repay the gesture with heightened dedication, commitment and better service delivery.
**Are there other welfare initiatives?**
The Head of Service also highlighted that the state has already rolled out several welfare packages for its staff and that additional programmes are being prepared to further improve employee well‑being and strengthen the public service overall.