Abia State Becomes First in S'East to Implement CONLESS for Assembly Workers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the adoption of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) for parliamentary workers in the state, making Abia the first state in the South-East region to implement the structure.
The new salary structure will cover employees of the Abia State House of Assembly and the House of Assembly Service Commission, with effect from January 2027. The announcement was made by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Njoku Ukoha, in a statement.
The approval is a result of recommendations made by the committee set up to work out the implementation of CONLESS. Despite persistent demands from legislative workers, the adoption of CONLESS had been outstanding in several states.
The implementation of CONLESS is expected to address disparities in the remuneration of legislative staff, improve their welfare, and strengthen the institutional capacity of the legislature. This development also marks a significant step for Abia State in enhancing public sector remuneration and promoting fairness within the state's workforce.
Abia State Becomes First in S'East to Implement CONLESS for Assembly Workers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has given his approval for the adoption of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) for parliamentary workers in the state, making Abia the initial state in the South-East region to implement the structure.
The new salary structure will cover workers of the Abia State House of Assembly and the House of Assembly Service Commission, effective from January 2027. The announcement was made by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Njoku Ukoha, in a statement.
The approval was the result of recommendations made by the committee established to outline the implementation of CONLESS. Despite persistent demands from legislative workers, the adoption of CONLESS has been lacking in many states.
The implementation of CONLESS is anticipated to address disparities in the remuneration of legislative staff, enhance their welfare, and bolster the institutional capacity of the legislature. This development also marks a significant stride for Abia State in enhancing public sector remuneration and fostering fairness within the state's workforce.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
