In a significant move to boost festive cheer, the Adamawa State Government has announced a special end-of-year bonus for its workforce. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the payment of a one-month basic salary bonus to all civil servants in the state.
A Festive Gesture to Ease Economic Pressure
Governor Fintiri presented the bonus as a Christmas gift, explicitly stating its purpose is to alleviate the current economic strain on workers and allow them to celebrate the season with dignity. The announcement was made on December 18, 2025, as part of the governor's address on his administration's commitments.
He emphasized that the decision was a deliberate one, recognizing civil servants as the backbone of public service delivery. "Given the proof of our commitment to workers, women and youth enterprises, this year I will give a free bonus of one month basic salary to our workers, so that they can celebrate Christmas with dignity," Governor Fintiri stated.
Part of a Broader Welfare Commitment
The governor framed this festive bonus within the wider context of his government's ongoing efforts to prioritize worker welfare and improve living standards. He made the announcement while reiterating his administration's support for workers, women, and youth-led enterprises amidst the prevailing national economic challenges.
This gesture underscores a tangible policy of appreciation for the state's workforce during a period of heightened financial demand. The bonus is expected to directly impact thousands of families across Adamawa State, providing additional resources for the holiday season.
Similar Gestures in Other States
This development in Adamawa follows a similar announcement in Ebonyi State just days prior. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru announced a Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for every civil servant in his state.
Governor Nwifuru, like his Adamawa counterpart, cited his administration's commitment to worker welfare, despite acknowledging dwindling state revenues over the past year. He made the declaration during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki.
The simultaneous announcements from these two states highlight a recognition among some sub-national governments of the need to support public sector employees during the festive season, using end-of-year bonuses as a tool for economic relief and morale boosting.
