Governor Sim Fubara has approved the payment of a ₦100,000 Christmas bonus, also described as a 13th-month salary, to civil servants in Rivers State.
Workers across the state began the week of Monday, December 28, 2025, in celebration after receiving bank alerts confirming the payment. A copy of the alert obtained by Nigeria Startup News read, “Acct:208****267 DT:29/12/2025 02:04:53 PM TRE FROM RSG STAFF PAYROLL ACC CR Amt:100,000.00”.
The special intervention was personally approved by Siminalayi Fubara and paid directly into the accounts of the state workforce to support expenses during the Christmas season.
The development triggered excitement across ministries, departments and agencies, with many workers expressing appreciation as the alerts continued to drop.
Several civil servants said the gesture came at a critical time and helped improve morale within the public service during the Yuletide period.
The payment aligns with similar bonuses paid in previous years since Governor Fubara assumed office and authorised the Christmas support.
His administration has continued to project a worker focused agenda, repeatedly stating that the welfare of Rivers State employees remains a key priority in its governance roadmap.
