The government of Kwara State yesterday said a new salary structure would be introduced for council workers next month.
Commissioner for Local Governments, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development Haruna Muhammad addressed reporters in Ilorin, the state capital.
Muhammad said the salary structure would follow recommendations of the verification panel and that the outcome of the report will determine the policy direction on council administration.
“The panel submitted its report and it is due for consideration. The government would have loved to start the implementation in July but for time constraints.
“What determines our salary is the inflow from the federation account. By September, we will start a new salary regime to reflect our findings,” the commissioner said.
On backlog of council salaries, Mohammed said the problem would be resolved when the economy improved.
He described the state’s Joint Allocation Account noting that it accommodated stakeholders from government and labour unions.