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  • New minimum wage for review in less than two years – FG

    New minimum wage for review in less than two years – FG

    The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu remains committed  to reviewing the minimum wage after three years.

    Onyejeocha further stated that the current minimum wage will undergo a review in less than two years.

    She spoke in Umuahia, during a briefing after meeting with labor leaders in Abia.

    Onyejeocha emphasised that the President is deeply committed to the welfare of workers and is determined to fulfill every promise made to them.

    “We are not going to allow minimum wage review to be forever.

    “It used to be about five years, but now, in three year’s time, which is less than two years, we will also review the minimum wage,” Onyejeocha said.

    According to her, it has been said and documented.

    Tinubu approved N70,000 minimum wage in July 2024 with a promise to review it every three years.

    Onyejeocha, who hails from Abia, said that she decided to meet with the labour leaders, who she described as her constituents, “to wish them well”, after spending her Christmas and New Year holidays in the state.

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    She reminded the leaders that labour is an integral part of the government that should help to ensure stability and peace, not just at work place, but also in the country.

    “I reminded them that we should have a strike-free year, where we will be able to work with the government in partnership, knowing that if we are in peace, we will be more productive,” she said.

    The Abia Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Ogbomna Okoro, praised the minister for her significant achievements in office, expressing that the organization is proud of her and eager to collaborate with her.

    The Minister, who hails from a royal family, held a roundtable discussion with the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, during which she took the time to explain various Federal Government policies to them.

  • Fed Govt promises minimum wage review in less than two years

    Fed Govt promises minimum wage review in less than two years

    • Minister meets with labour leaders in Abia

    The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has said the new minimum wage will be reviewed in less than two years.

    Onyejeocha announced this while addressing reporters after a meeting with labour leaders yesterday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.

    The minister said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remained committed to his promise to Nigerian workers by ensuring that minimum wage was reviewed after three years.

    She said the President was deeply concerned about the welfare of workers and would keep to every promise he made to them.

    “We are not going to allow the minimum wage review to be forever. It used to be about five years, but now, in three years, which is less than two years, we will also review the minimum wage,” Onyejeocha said.

    The minister said the promise had been made and well documented.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Tinubu approved N70,000 minimum wage in July 2024 with a promise to review it every three years.

    Read Also: NECA: No excuse for governors to delay payment of N70,000 minimum wage

    Onyejeocha, who hails from Abia State, said she decided to meet with the labour leaders, who she described as her constituents, “to wish them well” after spending her Christmas and New Year holidays in the state.

    The minister said she reminded the leaders that labour is an integral part of the government that should help to ensure stability and peace, not just at the work place but also across the country.

    “I reminded them that we should have a strike-free year, where we will be able to work with the government in partnership, knowing that if we are in peace, we will be more productive,” she said.

    The Abia State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Ogbomna Okoro, hailed the minister for her giant stride in office.

    The labour leader said the body was proud of her and would continue to collaborate with her.

    Onyejeocha, who is from a royal family, had a roundtable with the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, where she explained some Federal Government’s policies to them.

  • NECA: No excuse for governors to delay payment of N70,000 minimum wage

    NECA: No excuse for governors to delay payment of N70,000 minimum wage

    The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has declared that state governments have no justifiable reason to withhold payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage.

    NECA, which represents private sector employers, asserted that the Federal Government has provided sufficient support for states to implement the wage increase. 

    This position was expressed by NECA’s Director-General, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, during his appearance on The Morning Show on Arise Television on Tuesday.

    Following the signing of the minimum wage bill into law by President Bola Tinubu in July 2024, state governments pledged to implement the increase from N30,000 to N70,000. 

    Addressing concerns about affordability, Smatt-Oyerinde dismissed claims that some states might lack the resources to pay, emphasizing that the new minimum wage is now a permanent fixture.

    Oyerinde maintained that if state governors do not comply with the new minimum wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will need to adjust their approach to ensure payment.

    Read Also: Proposed tax reform will bring relief, says NECA

    He said: “We have moved away from the context of hope, the reality now is what we should face. The reality for all stakeholders whether at the federal, state or local government is that N70,000 has come to stay and everybody should align with the law, except those that are exempted.

    “The issue of having funds to pay the N70,000 also does not arise because it is no longer hidden that the Federal Government has been consistently supporting the state governments.”

    He added: “The allocations to state governments have increased proportionately. So, with a little fiscal discipline, no state should complain that they can’t pay N70,000 as approved by the president.”

  • Labour canvasses inflation-driven minimum wage increases

    Labour canvasses inflation-driven minimum wage increases

    The Organised Labour says it plans to advocate for an increase of the ₦70,000 minimum wage to reflect inflation rates.

    Labour officials argued that workers’ wages should rise in tandem with inflation each year, rather than waiting for five years between increases. 

    “What we are pushing on for Labour is that instead of you (the government) waiting for five years to increase the minimum wage, you will now look at the inflation of the last five years and try to make some adjustments. 

    “Why can’t we reflect the inflation on an annual basis?” stated Festus Osifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on January 1, 2025.

    Osifo explained the TUC and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) members have initiated discussions on this matter. 

    He added: “For example, we have entered January 2025, by the 15th of January 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics is going to release the inflation figure for December.

    Read Also: Why I attended Labour Party legislator’s event—Nwifuru

    “So, what we are pushing for as Labour is that, if for example, the inflation figure is 35%, apply that 35% to the ₦70,000 minimum wage so that it will become reflective of what the true value is.”

    Looking ahead, Osifo emphasised the same adjustment should be made annually. “When we get to 2026, you will also do similar application. That is actually what we are pushing. We shouldn’t be waiting for five years.”

    Osifo also noted that while the new Act mandates adjustments every three years, the Labour movement is advocating for more frequent updates. 

    “We could be doing them systemically by applying the inflation as of December of the preceding year to what the minimum wage is. This is part of the position that we are also going to canvass this year. We started the conversation last year but we will continue it in 2025.”

  • Ondo minimum wage not Akeredolu’s wish for civil servants, says family

    Ondo minimum wage not Akeredolu’s wish for civil servants, says family

    …knocks Aiyedatiwa on memorial service

    The family of late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said it was shocked and disappointed about the state-organised event to mark the one year anniversary of Akeredolu’s passing.

    It said it learnt about the event through social media, adding that what was more disappointing was that no member of the Akeredolu family was invited to the event. 

    Two seperate events were organised to celebrate Akeredolu’s memorial.

    The family held a church service and a book launch at Owo while the state government organised a lecture series in Akure, the state capital.

    A statement signed by a son of the former Governor, Babajide, said the lack of courtesy and respect was unheard of and unbecoming, “especially for an event meant to honour the memory of a former governor and patriarch.”

    The statement said protocol demanded 

    that the family of the deceased be informed and included in the event even though they recognised that the state government has the prerogative to organise such events.

    On Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s naming the yet to the completed ‘Judiciary Village’ after the former Governor, the statement noted that naming a project after someone before its completion was both premature and insincere. 

    It said true immortality was in completing the project and ensuring its functionality. 

    According to the statement, “This glaring oversight leads one to question if it was intentional mischief or based on erroneous advice from the governor’s aides.

    “If the governor is genuinely committed to honoring Arakunrin Akeredolu’s legacy, he must demonstrate this through actions, not empty gestures.”

    The statement advised Governor Aiyedatiwa to prioritize completing key projects initiated by their late patriarch if he (Aiyedatiwa) truly wished to immortalise Akeredolu. 

    Among the projects listed in the statement were upgrading Rufus Giwa Polytechnic to a University completion of the first flyover in Akure and pay appropriate minimum wage.

    “The so-called minimum wage in Ondo State falls short of the lesser wages paid in other states. When deductions are considered, the high tax element compared to other SouthWest states has made nonsense of the minimum wage.

    “In Ondo State, the minimum wage table is short of what was promised and announced by the governor. Even after the approval of the table, Mr. Governor still directed further reduction of the amount again. This is not Akeredolu’s legacy to the civil service.

    “These are the meaningful ways to honour Arakunrin Akeredolu’s legacy. His love for Ondo State and its people must not be diminished by retrogressive policies or political gimmicks.  

    “Governor Aiyedatiwa must halt the vindictive and divisive acts of punishing or ostracizing anyone associated with Arakunrin Akeredolu. True loyalty and respect for the late governor cannot coexist with disdain for his policies, family, or vision. It is hypocritical and unbecoming of leadership that claims to want to honour the legacy of its predecessor every time the opportunity presents itself.”

    A statement by a government official who pleaded anonymity urged Babajide “to return all government properties he took away before arrogantly making statements on how to run government.”

    The official said Babajide could not dictate to the state government how it would honour a former Governor.

    Read Also: Ondo IGR workers protest exclusion from minimum wage

    “Akeredolu was more than a family man, he was an elected leader of the state.

    “The state government played its role in the events organised in Owo by the family where the Deputy Governor represented the Governor. The preparation for the Lecture event in Akure had commenced before the invitation for the Owo events was delivered to the state government. 

    “The condescending tone of Babajide in his statement over the unavailability of the Governor at the family events shows his lack of respect for the office of the Governor. 

    “That Babajide was privileged to hold a non-existent political office under the administration of his father does not confer on him the right to dictate how government projects and policies are handled by Governor Aiyedatiwa.”

  • Minimum wage implementation: Oyo wage bill to rise by N5.4b from Jan.

    Minimum wage implementation: Oyo wage bill to rise by N5.4b from Jan.

    As Oyo State prepares to begin the implementation of the new salary structure, the government has said the wage bill of the state workers will increase from N6.4 billion to N11.9 billion monthly from January 2025.

    The Nation reports that Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier approved N80,000 minimum wage and its consequential adjustments for all cadre of workers.

    Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, gave the hint in a statement at the end of his meeting with the Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kayode Martin, in his office.

    Oyelade said Makinde was determined to cater for the welfare of workers, while not compromising the welfare of the generality of the people and the critical sectors.

    Oyo State NLC chairman said the N80,000 minimum wage and its consequential adjustments were more favourable to workers across all grade levels, when compared with other states, including the Federal Government.

    Read Also: Protest rocks Osun as pensioners demand N18,000 minimum wage 

    He said Governor Makinde, whom he referred to as ‘Workers’ Governor’, had been consistent in his love for workers.

    Oyo was the first state to implement the old N30,000 minimum wage. It also started negotiating a new minimum wage with labour leaders even before the Federal Government approved the N70,000 minimum wage.

    According to the labour leader, while the Federal Government added N40,000 across board for its workers as consequential adjustments, and Ogun State added N42,000 across board on its consequential adjustments to the new minimum wage, ‘’Oyo, which has the largest number of workers in the Southwest and has just concluded the process of recruiting 23,000 more workers, has done more for its workers.’’

    He said: “The present Oyo State table sees the movement of workers on Grade levels 1 to 6 from N30,000 to N80,000, translating to N50,000 increment on the salary scale.

    “Level 7 and above now enjoy increment of N70,000, N80,000, N90,000 and even over N180,000 being added to workers’ salaries on the consequential adjustment table.

    “The graphic implication of this for instance, is that government workers on Grade Level 17 earning N170,000 per month will now earn N360,000. No State in Nigeria has done this.”

    The commissioner said with the monthly increment of 86 per cent in salaries and wages for Oyo workers from N6.4 billion to N11.9 billion, the state government is now committed to the payment of over N143 billion on salaries and wages annually.

    Oyelade said Makinde was giving more to workers beyond expectation.

    He said the governor proactively announced a four-year promotion of workers, to avert the promotion crisis that had been on ground before he came into office in 2019.

    Comrade Martins said the motivation civil and public servants received in the prompt payment of salaries on the 25th of every month was unquantifiable in boosting the morale of workers and the economy.

    He said the cordial relationship between Governor Makinde and labour unions was evident in the last industrial action embarked on by the national body of the labour unions on December 2, when Oyo State was exempted due to the cordial relationship being enjoyed in the state.

  • N845b allocated for minimum wage in 2025 Fed Govt estimates

    N845b allocated for minimum wage in 2025 Fed Govt estimates

    • Bill passes second reading

    The Federal Government has allocated N845,284,513,819 to address minimum wage-related adjustments following the recent increase to N70,000.

    The allocation is part of the service-wide vote detailed in the 2025 budget proposals, which was presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly on Wednesday.

    Yesterday, the Senate and House of Representatives passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N49.7 trillion for a second reading.

    The budget provides N10,955,324,281 for local contracting debt obligations.

    Another key item is N17,313,619,734 for group life assurance for all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), including the Department of State Services (DSS).

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    The allocation covers the insurance of sensitive assets, corps members, and administrative monitoring.

    The Federal Government set aside N100 billion for “Operation Lafiya Dole” and other armed forces operations.

    Additionally, N20 billion has been allocated for the recapitalisation of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI).

    The Presidential Amnesty Programme will receive N65 billion to support the reintegration of transformed ex-militants.

    Also allocated is N2.3 billion for the entitlements of former presidents, heads of state, vice presidents, and chiefs of general staff.

    The budget includes N10,505,814,220 to cover the benefits of retired heads of the civil service of the federation and federal permanent secretaries.

    The passage of the 2025 budget for the second reading followed the consideration and debate on the objectives and general principles of the fiscal document christened: “The Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity” separately by both chambers during their plenary sessions.

    Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and House leader Julius Ihonvbere sponsored the Bill in both chambers.

    It is entitled: “A Bill for an Act to authorise the issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation the total sum of N49,740,165,355,396 only, of which N4,435,761,358,925 only is for statutory transfers, N16,327,142,689,549 only is for debt service, N14,123,544,196,406 only is for recurrent (non-debt) expenditure while the sum of N14,853,717,110,517 only is for contribution to the Development Fund for Capital Expenditure for the year ending on the 31st day of December 2025, and for related matters, 2024 (SB. 681).”

    Opeyemi in his lead debate, described the 2025 Budget as a reflection of the theme.

    “The proposal tells a bold and exciting story on the direction the government is taking towards revamping the socio-economic fabric of our society.

    “These can be seen through the lofty dreams of: projected drop in inflation from its current rate of 34.6 per cent to 15 per cent next year; projected improvement in the exchange rate from approximately N1,700 per US dollar to N1,500; projected crude oil production of 2.06 million barrels per day (mbpd); reduction in importation of petroleum products alongside increased export of finished petroleum products,” he said.

    Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, said the lawmakers would ensure effective implementation after passage.

    He said: “What we need to do after the passage is to make sure that it’s fully implemented.

    “I’m sure by the time we implement this budget, this country will turn into a land of El Dorado, a land of plenty and prosperity.”

    Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) expressed “cautious optimism” about the 2025 budget proposals, emphasising the critical role of the National Assembly in shaping it to address the nation’s challenges.

    He stressed the need to prioritise outcomes that improve citizens’ lives, such as addressing hunger, economic hardship, and security concerns.

    “As a parliament, it should not be about what the President brought, it should be about what the parliament can do with what the President brought.”

    Ningi called for a concerted effort to ensure the 2025 budget performs significantly better.

    Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North) said the allocation of N2.6 billion to infrastructure is a significant step toward economic development, noting its potential to generate a multiplier effect.

    “No matter how beautifully couched, no matter how beautifully presented, if they are not implemented, they remain in the realm of mere estimates that will not translate into creating concrete realities or concrete development for the illustrious people,” he said.

    Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) highlighted the critical importance of security in national development, stating that no sector can thrive without it.

    He supported the allocation of the largest portion of the budget to defence, emphasising that it reflects the nation’s pressing need to address insecurity.

    “Given all that we have faced as a nation with regards to insecurity, none of those other important sectors can be safe unless we have security,” he said.

    Oshiomhole underscored the need for a smarter, more robust, and effective defence system, urging the Senate’s defence committee, led by the immediate past Senate President, to adopt a more focused and strategic approach to its oversight responsibilities.

    Minority Leader of the House, Kingsley Chinda, said the budget was over-ambitious despite the President’s optimism.

    He said Nigerians must not lose sight of the fact that the budget is merely a projection.

    Chinda said: “Our indices are not completely correct. So, it is not yet Uhuru.

    “The plan to reduce inflation from about 35 per cent to 15 per cent is over ambitious and I don’t see how we can achieve that.

    “If we can achieve security in 2025, will that improve food security in 2025? I don’t think so. We can be looking at 2026 for food security.

    “The budget for security will not take us to the promised land. In terms of revenue generation, the revenue sources remained the same.

    “The concern is that let us not over-tax the people again. We should be talking about expanding the revenue sources, and tightening the tax net.

    “The issue of revenue target is key, while the amount for deficit appears to be too high.

    “With this figure, I don’t see how Nigerians will not go to bed hungry in 2025.

    “How do we achieve an exchange rate of N1,500 when we have market forces dictating the exchange?

    “What are the things on the ground that will crash the exchange rate?”

    The House approved the extension of the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 budget from 31 December 2024 to 30 June 2025.

    Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who announced the adjournment of plenary to January 14, 2025, urged members to work hard in their various committees to ensure the prompt passage of the 2025 budget upon resumption.

    House Committee on Public Accounts recommended the delisting of the National Examinations Council (NECO), University of Ibadan (UI), and 22 departments and agencies from the 2025 Budget.

    It is over unaccounted funds allocated to these agencies in 2024 and the previous years.

    Chairman of the Committee, Bamidele Salam, said on Channels Sunrise Daily programme that lack of discipline on the part of institutions affects the efficient implementation of Nigeria’s budgetary allocations every year.

    Salam said the concerned agencies have consistently shunned summons by the green chamber to explain how they spent previous budgetary funds allocated to them.

    The lawmaker said: “Unfortunately, we have a situation where some agencies have become recalcitrant, refusing to honour invitations, summons, refusing to appear to account for previous allocations given to them in federal budgets, some in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

    “One of the penalties specified by the Financial Regulations 2009 and other enabling laws on the issue of accountability in Nigeria is that ministries that refuse to account for monies appropriated by the National Assembly or refuse to honour invitations to render those accounts can be delisted from further funding.

    “That is exactly what the Public Accounts Committee did by reviewing in the last few months those ministries, departments and agencies that have consistently refused to honour invitations or even submit documents which will authenticate their judicious and lawful use of resources previously allocated.”

  • Jubilation as Ekiti govt pays N70,000 new minimum wage to workers

    Jubilation as Ekiti govt pays N70,000 new minimum wage to workers

    It was a day of jubilation on Tuesday as public service workers across all categories in Ekiti State began receiving alerts for their December salaries, reflecting the newly implemented N70,000 minimum wage and its consequential adjustments. 

    Hundreds of workers, including permanent secretaries and directors, gathered at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti, dancing and singing in celebration of the new salary structure.

    The workers praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for fulfilling his promise to implement the new minimum wage and adjustments for all public servants. 

    In response, Oyebanji, alongside Deputy Governor Mrs. Monisade Afuye and Secretary to the State Government Dr. Habibat Adubiaro, urged the workers to also express gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for enabling the state to adopt the new wage structure.

    The governor said the minimum wage was made possible because of President Tinubu’s developmental reforms which ceded more funds to the states.

    He said but for the President’s reforms which gave more money to states, a number of state governments would not have been able to pay the minimum wage.

    He said, “Honestly, I don’t think you should thank me. We have not done anything unusual. You worked hard and got paid by government. But I thank you also for showing appreciation. Thank God and after God, the only person you should thank is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  I I’m saying this because  what you are seeing today are the outcomes of the reforms he embarked on.

    Read Also: Ondo IGR workers protest exclusion from minimum wage

    “You know states would not have been able to pay the minimum wage  if there had not been a remarkable improvement in our allocation. When he embarked on the reforms, he did so having in mind that it may be painful initially, but at the end of the day, it will be in the interest of all of us.

    “My Plea to you is to support the President. It can get better because N70,000 is just the minimum, we can go beyond it if our situation improves and I know that by the time all these reforms start to bear fruits, there would be a quantum increase in what comes to the states and we can come to you and say yes, we can afford to add more.

    “I  thank President Bola Tinubu for the courage and boldness to walk a lonely path, because when he embarked on the reforms, most people didn’t believe in him, but because he is a leader that is future thinking he has been able to achieve more.

     “My advice to workers is that we should remain steadfast, be patient and cooperate with the Government. We should also educate others on the usefulness of these reforms to our survival as a nation”, he added. 

  • Ondo IGR workers protest exclusion from minimum wage

    Ondo IGR workers protest exclusion from minimum wage

    Workers of Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) have staged a peaceful protest to demand payment of the new minimum wage.

    Other category of workers in the state employ received the new wage for November.

    Junior employees of ODIRS yesterday shut down operations of the agency over what they termed meagre wages.

    Read Also: Minimum wage: Kaduna NLC suspends strike for seven days

    The protesters arrived at their office at 8am and blocked entrances leading to the place.

    Senior officials were prevented from gaining access to the office.

    The protesters vowed not to return to work until the state government listened to their demands.

    Special Adviser to Ondo Governor on Union Matters, Bola Taiwo, said the issue would be resolved.

  • UPDATED: Governors paying above N70,000 minimum wage

    UPDATED: Governors paying above N70,000 minimum wage

    President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, July 18, approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers and pledged to review the national minimum wage law every three years.

    While a number of governors are paying the N70,000 minimum wage, others have gone further, by paying amounts higher than the federal mandate.

    Here is an updated list of governors paying above N70,000 minimum wage

    1. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State) –  N85,000

    On October 16, 2024, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a new minimum wage of N85,000 for Lagos State workers, N15,000 above the federal minimum. He cited the high cost of living in Lagos as a factor and expressed a goal to raise the minimum to N100,000 by January 2025.

    2. Governor, Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers State) – N85,000

    On October 18, 2024, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, approved the payment of N85,000.00 as the new minimum wage for civil servants employed by the State Government.

    3.  Peter Mbah (Enugu state) – N80,000

    Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has approved N80,000 as the minimum wage for workers with immediate effect.

    Mbah announced this at the Government House after receiving the report of the committee set up to look into the minimum wage issues.

    “Today, I’m happy to announce a new minimum wage for workers in Enugu state, reflecting our fidelity to their welfare in regard of which we’ve been resolutely committed.

    “We’ve approved the sum of 80,000 Naira to take immediate effect as the new minimum wage in Enugu State,” he said.

    4. Governor Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom State) – N80,000

    Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on Wednesday announced a new minimum wage package of N80,000 for public civil servants in the state.

    Eno also constituted an Implementation committee with a mandate to deliver its report within one month.

    A statement signed by the commissioner of Information and Strategy, Ini Ememobong on Wednesday, said the committee is chaired by the Head of the Civil Service, Effiong Essien.

    Ememobong said: “Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced that the State Government will pay a new minimum wage of N80,000 for all state government employees.”

    5. Governor Mohammed Bago (Niger state) – N80,000

    Niger Governor Mohammed Bago has approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the State.

    The minimum wage, however, would take effect from November, 2024.

    Disclosing this to newsmen after an extensive meeting between the State Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), the Governor said that the State would be able to sustain N80,000 minimum wage for its workers.

    6. Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta state) –  N77,500

    The Delta state government officially announced that it would start paying a minimum wage of N77,500 to its workers from the end of this month.

    The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, announced this at a meeting of the committee of the new minimum wage with the leadership of the state’s organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC).

    7. Governor Dapo Abiodun (Ogun State) – N77,000

    Governor Dapo Abiodun approved a minimum wage of N77,000 on October 15, 2024, according to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi.

    8. Governor Nasir Idris (Kebbi State) – N75,000

    Governor Nasir Idris on Wednesday, October 23 approved 75,000 naira as a new minimum wage for the state civil servants.

    Confirming the development, the chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress in the state, Murtala Usman, stated this while speaking with our correspondents.

    9. Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo State) –  N73,000

    On October 12, 2024, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced a minimum wage increase to N73,000 for state workers during his campaign kickoff ahead of the November 16 governorship election.

    Read Also: UPDATED: Governors paying above N70,000 minimum wage

    10. Ahmed Ododo (Kogi State) -₦72,500

    Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, approved N72,500 minimum wage for civil servants in the state with immediate effect. The governor also suspended the tax burden on the approved sum for one year.

    11. Muhammad Yahaya (Gombe State) – ₦71,500

    Gombe State governor, Muhammad Yahaya signed an agreement with the Nigeria Labour Congress to pay ₦71,500 as the new minimum wage on October 15, 2024.

    12. Douye Diri (Bayelsa State) – N80,000

    Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Saturday, October 26 approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for state civil servants, effective from November 1, 2024.

    Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension for retirees, as well as a payment of N7.0 billion for gratuities to reduce outstanding liabilities.

    The Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, disclosed this in a statement released in Yenagoa, noting that Diri acknowledged the challenging times workers face in the state due to the rising cost of living.

    13. Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi State) – ₦75,000

    Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru on Sunday, October 27 approved the payment of N75,000 minimum wage to civil servants in the state.

    The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Monday Uzor, in Abakaliki on Sunday.

    Nwifuru said that implementation of the new minimum wage would commence on Monday.

    The governor said the decision followed a careful review of the current economic situation in the country, especially as it affects the workers.

    14. Abba Yusuf ( Kano State)

    Kano Governor Abba Yusuf, on Tuesday, October 29 approved N71,000 as the new minimum wage for civil servants in the state.

    In a statement on his X page, the governor said the new minimum wage will be effective in November.

    15. Uba Sani (Kaduna State) – ₦72,000

    Governor Uba Sani on Thursday, October 31, approved a new minimum wage of ₦72,000 for Kaduna State civil servants effective November 2024.

    According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Musa, the decision is in line with his administration’s commitment to the advancement of the interests of workers and improvement in the living conditions of the poor, vulnerable and underserved in Kaduna State.

    16. Seyi Makinde (Oyo State) – ₦80,000

    Governor Seyi Makind on Wednesday, November 7, approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for Oyo state workforce.

    In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, the technical committee set up by the government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation of the new salary scale.

    He said, “This new scale will be implemented as soon as the consequential adjustments process is completed by the committee which comprises of government and labour top officials.”

    17. Ademola Adeleke (Osun State) – N75,000

    Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday,  November 20, approved N75,000 as the new minimum wage for civil servants in Osun state.

    The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that Adeleke acted on the Public Service Negotiation Committee’s report.

    18. Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State)

    Nasarawa state governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday, December 4, confirmed that his administration is already paying N70,500 as the new national minimum wage to civil servants in the state.

    Governor Sule made the clarification while appearing as a guest on Arise TV on Wednesday night.

    The governor clarified that the demand from the state’s organized labour is not for the minimum wage but for a consequential adjustment, which the state government currently lacks the resources to fulfill.

    He also dismissed claims that his administration has failed to implement the new wage, emphasising that the N70,500 payment is already being carried out.