Minimum Wage: More state governors approved

-


     


Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦85,000 for civil servants, following a closed-door meeting with organized labor representatives under the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council at the Government House in Port Harcourt. This decision aligns Rivers State with Lagos State, which also committed to paying an ₦85,000 minimum wage, and Delta State, which set their minimum wage at ₦77,500.


This wage increase comes after President Bola Tinubu signed a federal minimum wage bill of ₦70,000 into law in July 2024. Several states have since responded with their own wage adjustments.


 Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun approved ₦77,000 as the minimum wage, Gombe State set theirs at ₦71,500, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa raised the wage to ₦73,000, and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo approved ₦72,500. Governor Ododo also suspended taxes on the new wage for one year.
Also, Abia State Government has confirmed that it will commence the payment of the new ₦70,000 minimum wage to its workers starting in October 2024. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, following a State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti.


Kanu emphasized that the decision to adopt the ₦70,000 minimum wage, as approved by the Federal Government, reflects the state government's dedication to enhancing the welfare of its civil servants. This move aligns with efforts by several Nigerian states to improve workers' pay amid rising economic pressures.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants in the state. This was highlighted in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Tuesday in Kano.

The governor made this pledge while receiving a report from the state's Minimum Wage Committee, headed by Usman Bala, the Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs. The report's submission signals ongoing efforts by the Kano State Government to address civil servants' welfare, especially in light of the nationwide discussions on raising minimum wages.

These adjustments are part of broader efforts to address economic pressures, including inflation, and improve workers' welfare across Nigeria.


 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

FUT Minna to convert it Bosso Campus into Medical College

-
Image
                     Former senate Building at Bosso Campus The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna) has announced plans to develop its Bosso Campus into a cutting-edge medical school, aligning with the highest international standards. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration with the Federal Medical Centre, Bida (FMCB), to create a School of Medical Science and Health Technology. The partnership aims to transform FMCB into a University Teaching Hospital, enhancing the quality of medical education and healthcare services. The two institutions took a significant step forward during a meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024, when FUTMinna's Academic Planning and Development Unit hosted FMCB’s management team to assess the progress of the College of Medical Science development. This collaboration was officially formalized on July 23, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the advancement of healthcare education and res...
Read more

Over 20 people kidnapped along Mariga -Kontagora - speaker

-
Image
  Over 20 passengers have reportedly been kidnapped on the Mariga-Kontagora road in Niger State, according to Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly.  The incident occurred when bandits blocked the road between Baban-Lamba and Beri. Sarkin-Daji expressed concern about the military's dismissal of claims regarding bandit activities near military training grounds in Kontagora,  noting that victims previously kidnapped had reported being held in a forest close to the Kontagora Army Barracks.  He urged the military to take the feedback from affected communities seriously and work to eliminate the bandits operating in the area.  The Speaker emphasized that the military's role is to protect citizens, calling on federal authorities to address the situation effectively.
Read more

FG Fresh recruitment portal opened- FCSC

-
Image
  The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for applications into various vacancies within the Federal Civil Service. This announcement was made by Taiwo Hassan, the head of press and public relations of the commission, in a statement on Monday, January 27, 2025. V acancy Information : Details of the available positions have been published on the Commission's official website ( fedcivilservice.gov.ng ) and in major newspapers such as The Sun , Daily Trust , and The Nation on January 27, 2025 A pplication Link : Eligible applicants are required to apply via the dedicated portal at recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov .ng Candidates are advised to apply for only one position to avoid disqualification.Applicants with physical challenges are encouraged to disclose the nature of their disability in their applications. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the portal promptly, as recruitment processes typically have deadlines.
Read more