In a significant move, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has introduced a revised salary structure for its officials across various levels.
This change was announced by the State Working Caretaker Committee (SWCC) under the leadership of acting Chairman George Turnah, following a report by an ad-hoc committee tasked with evaluating the salaries of party officials.
The decision to raise the salaries stems from concerns about the inadequate compensation and challenging working conditions, particularly for ward executives.
A communique issued by the party’s publicity secretary, Derri Alasuote Wright, acknowledged the unsatisfactory nature of the previous salaries—₦5,000 for ward executives and ₦20,000 for local government executives—calling them insufficient and demeaning.
The new structure reflects the party’s commitment to improving the welfare of its members, especially those at the grassroots level.
Under the new salary arrangement, the Local Government Party chairman will now earn ₦621,000 monthly, aligning with the salary of a Special Adviser in the Bayelsa State government.
The Local Government Vice-Chairman and Secretary will receive ₦336,000, equivalent to a Senior Special Assistant, while other local government executive members will earn ₦196,000, comparable to a Special Assistant.
At the ward level, the Chairman will earn ₦336,000, with the Vice Chairman and Secretary receiving ₦196,000 each.
Other members of the Ward Executive will be paid ₦120,000, which is in line with the salary of Grassroot Mobilization appointees in the state government.
Elected officials at the Senatorial District levels and non-working committee members of the party at the state level will now receive ₦621,000 monthly, equivalent to Special Advisers in the state government.
Members of the State Working Committee, who are on par with Cabinet Commissioners, will be paid ₦1,048,500 each month. These changes will take effect from May 31, 2025.
The SWCC has also directed the Acting State Secretary to notify Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, about the newly approved salary structure for necessary action.
The SWCC emphasized that the total monthly wage bill of ₦306,496,000 is reasonable and sustainable for a party in power, aiming to improve the performance and welfare of its officials while they serve the party, the government, and the people of Bayelsa State.
Furthermore, the SWCC passed a vote of confidence in Chief Dan Osi Orbih, the National Vice Chairman for the South-South Zone, and Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary, recognizing their efforts in repositioning and strengthening the PDP.
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