This is indeed good news for Akwa-Ibom State civil servants as the state Governor, Umo Eno on Monday, 1 December, 2025 approved the payment of a 13th-month “Eno-mber” salary bonus to them ahead of the Christmas season.
A 13th-month salary is an additional payment, often equal to one month’s salary, that employees receive on top of their regular annual salary.
It is frequently given at the end of the year to help with holiday and festive expenses.
The Governor, who announced this in a post on his social media handles on Monday, 1 December, 2025, said he has directed the state Accountant General to disburse the bonus,
Eno expressed optimism that the early payment would enable workers to celebrate with ease.
“I have directed the Accountant General to pay the 13th-month Eno-mber salary before Christmas, so our workers can celebrate with ease. Happy New Month,” he wrote.
This year’s bonus marks the third consecutive year Eno has announced the payment.
In December 2024, the Governor announced the payment of the ₦80,000 minimum wage to all public servants.
