Kano Govt Finally Implements Higher New Minimum Wage, Bank Alerts Trigger Jubilation
- Civil servants in Kano have started receiving the alert for their November salary, with the full implementation of the N71,000 minimum wage, promised by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
- Legit.ng recalls that three weeks ago, Governor Yusuf approved the payment of N71,000 as minimum wage for Kano public workers
- Several civil servants confirmed on Tuesday, November 26, that they have started receiving alerts for November salaries with full implementation of the N71,000 minimum wage
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.
Kano, Kano state—Barely three weeks after receiving the committee report on the review of the new minimum wage and subsequent approval of N71,000, the Kano state government has commenced implementing the newly approved pay.
Aliyu Yusuf, the director of public enlightenment in the office of the head of civil service in Kano state, provided this update on Tuesday, November 26.
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Legit.ng reports that the new pay is higher than the FG's approved N70,000.
In line with the government's tradition for the payments of salary and wages for its workers on the 25th of every month, Kano state workers started receiving their November salaries with the approved increment.
Speaking on the development, Abdullahi Musa, the head of civil service in Kano state, expressed gratitude to God for enabling the governor to fulfil his promise.
He said that since the very day the governor made the pronouncement on the salary increase, "I remained optimistic that the governor's words will be matched with action."
The head of service solicited the cooperation of the teaming civil servants in the state to rededicate themselves to the service for effective and efficient service delivery.
Furthermore, he urged them to ensure the reciprocation of the gesture by exhibiting hard work and fear of God in the discharge of their assignments, to justify what they are earning fully.
While reiterating the government's commitment towards continuous improvement of the welfare of its workers, he admonished them to judiciously utilise the increment to better their living conditions by shunning away from all possible extravagant spending.
Notably, a cross-section of some Kano state workers were seen celebrating upon receiving alerts of reviewed packages in their November salaries, as promised by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Minimum wage: Kano governor confirms "significant increment"
Meanwhile, in a tweet on his verified X account, Governor Yusuf wrote:
"I can confirm that civil and public servants in Kano have now received significant increment in their salaries as promised.
"I thank them for their support and patience. We shall do more to improve their welfare."
Uzodimma approves new minimum wage
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, announced the approval of a new minimum wage for state workers, set at N70,000.
The decision, which reportedly followed extensive consultations with labour leaders, 'aims to enhance the welfare of workers and pensioners across the state'.
Source: Legit.ng
