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May Day : Ododo Extends Tax Holiday For Kogi Workers, Okays 65-Year Retirement Age For Health Workers

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May 1, 2025
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May Day : Ododo Extends Tax Holiday For Kogi Workers, Okays 65-Year Retirement Age For Health Workers

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo flanked by labour leaders the the cake to celebrate the Workers Day

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Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has approved an additional one-year tax relief for civil servants in the state.

Ododo who announced this in Lokoja on Thursday during a ceremony to commemorate this year’s Workers Day said the extension was aimed at further cushioning the impact of prevailing economic challenges

He also said that the gesture was also to underscore his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers.

The governor had in October 2024 approved a one year tax holiday for workers in the state civil service.

Under the scheme workers are exempted from paying taxes on their salaries and allowances as part of measures to mitigate the harsh effects of the withdrawal of oil subsidy on them..

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The tax holiday followed the approval of a new minimum wage of N72,500 for public workers in the state.

The tax relief, initially set to end in October 2025, will now run until October 2026.

Speaking during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja, Governor Ododo explained that the decision was informed by the rise in the cost of living and the need to support families adapting to current economic realities.

“We understand the economic realities our people face, and we are taking practical steps to mitigate the effects.

“The additional one-year tax relief is a continuation of the policy we launched alongside the new minimum wage in October last year,” he stated.

Governor Ododo also announced the implementation of a 40-year career service policy and a retirement age of 65 years for professional health workers in the state.

This aligns with national policy trends and aims to retain experienced personnel in the health sector.

As part of efforts to improve infrastructure for workers, the governor approved the provision of a water facility at the State Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Lokoja.

Reaffirming his administration’s priorities, Governor Ododo assured workers of continued timely payment of salaries, harmonized pensions, and gratuities, noting that workers’ welfare remains central to his administration’s agenda.

He also highlighted ongoing government initiatives including free healthcare for pensioners, expanded investments in education, health and agricultural development programmes targeting youth and women across the state.

The governor called for cooperation between the state government and organized labour, emphasizing that industrial peace and harmony are vital for inclusive growth and development.

In his remarks, Kogi State NLC Chairman, Comrade Gabriel Amari, expressed appreciation for the government’s proactive stance on workers’ welfare, including prompt salary payments, the implementation of the new minimum wage, pension harmonization, and continuous training and retraining of workers.

He also commended the administration for appointing labour leaders to strategic roles and for including organized labour in key state decision-making processes.

The Head of Service, Dr. Elijah Evinemi, lauded the governor’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare and urged citizens to support the administration’s efforts to ease the economic burden on workers and the general populace. (vitalnewsngr.com)

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