BREAKING: Another Nigerian Gov Approves ₦75k Minimum Wage
- Nasir Idris, the governor of Kebbi state, has announced ₦75,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state
- Idris made the announcement after signing the new minimum wage edict into law at the state house on Wednesday, October 23
- The governor, a former union leader, signed the new minimum wage into law in the presence of the NLC national president, Joe Ajaero
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for the lowest-paid civil servants in the state. This significant move was made official when Governor Idris signed the state minimum wage edict into law at the state house on Wednesday, October 23.
Governor Idris was joined by national officials from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), led by President Joe Ajaero. He has strongly advocated for the new minimum wage, standing firm when other state governors expressed concerns about affordability.
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According to Vanguard, Governor Idris's commitment to improving civil servants' welfare is evident. He has previously assured workers of his administration's willingness to implement the new minimum wage as soon as the Federal Government approves it.
Kogi civil servants receive good development
This development is a welcome change for Kebbi State civil servants, who can expect a significant boost in their take-home pay. The governor's efforts to enhance worker welfare and promote industrial harmony are commendable, and this move will likely positively impact the state's workforce.
Before becoming governor, Idris held key positions, including national president of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) and deputy president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). He was also the chairman of NUT and NLC in Kebbi State and the national treasurer of NUT.
His journey to becoming governor began in May 2022 when he emerged as the Kebbi State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) later declared him the winner of the 2023 Kebbi State gubernatorial election.
Minimum wage: Governor Oyebanji announces payment
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ekiti state governor Biodun Oyebanji announced that his administration has implemented the new minimum wage.
The governor made the announcement during the 2024 Pensioners' Day in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Sunday, October 12.
Oyebanji also announced that senior citizens would get consequential adjustment payments to their pensions.
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