Christmas: Jubilation as Governor Uzodimma Pays 13th-Month Salary to Workers for 5 Consecutive Years
- Governor Hope Uzodimma sent a Christmas bonus to workers in Imo state civil service in the form of a 13-month salary
- Uzodimma announced the payment of 13th-month full salary to civil servants for the fifth consecutive year in office
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) governor explained the reason for paying a bonus to workers in the state
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues.
Owerri, Imo state - Governor Hope Uzodimma has announced the payment of 13th-month full salary to civil servants in Imo state.
Governor Uzodimma said the 13th-month full salary payment to state workers has continued to inspire motivation.
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He said the gesture is clearly reflected in the performance of civil servants.
“Consistency in policy implementation drives growth and guarantees long-term sustainability; our 13th-month full salary payment to Imo workers has continued to inspire motivation and is clearly reflected in performance,” he said.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governor noted that his administration has been paying 13th-month full salary to workers for five consecutive years.
The governor made this known in a post shared via his X handle @Hope_Uzodimma1 on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
According to Uzodimma, the 13th-month full salary is about appreciating the dedication of workers.
“For five consecutive years, we have delivered on this commitment, and with an improving economy, strengthened by the growth we are driving across our State, this policy has come to stay. It is not about seeking commendation for the Government; it is about recognizing that our workers deserve appreciation for their dedication.”
Reactions as Uzodimma pays 13th-month salary
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@Chumah_NG
Thank you. We know Imolites don't sing your praises, but you are indeed a silent achiever. Thank you.
@NgalabaOrimili
If you like to pay the 14th, 15th, and 16th months, you are giving Imolites their money under your custody, so it is not an achievement.
@RichardDerri007
All this rubbish just to explain nothing to us is pathetic. Get jobs done and let the masses celebrate you. Nor be this shitshow una dey do.
@CalebSarda79754
I love to understand ur political steps, sir. You are wise, you are smart, you are changing the narrative of the Southeast politicians. As it is today, you are the leader of the Southeast politicians. Sir, you are doing well!! Gone are those days when the Eastern parts are ignored.
@EzugwuIsaacE
All Nigerian politicians, especially the @OfficialAPCNg camp, are good at constructing long articles to gain cheap online attention, but have zero records of basic requirements and achievements of what they were voted for.
@Iselema
You're doing your job, Excellency
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Nigerian governor announces ₦150,000 Christmas bonus
Recall that Governor Francis Nwifuru made a joyous announcement to workers serving in the Ebonyi state civil service.
The governor stated that ₦150,000 would be given to every civil servant as a Christmas bonus for the 2025 festive season.
Legit.ng reported that Governor Nwifuru earlier increased the minimum wage by ₦20,000 for civil servants in Ebonyi.
Nigerian governor approves 13th-month salary bonus
Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state confirmed the approval of a 13th‑month salary bonus for workers in 2025.
He announced the payment alongside the inauguration of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Governing Board in Ibadan.
Makinde also pledged to clear minimum wage arrears in December and address the lecturers’ strike.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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