Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq directs implementation of N70,000 new minimum wage effective from October
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Kwara State Governor, has directed the implementation of the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000, as announced by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
According to a statement by Dr Hauwa Nuru, the state commissioner, the approved wage will be implemented across the Kwara State public service with immediate effect from October 2024.
The statement said the decision, which includes consequential adjustments to the relevant salary structures, was made after a successful tripartite meeting between government representatives, the leadership of the Organised Labour in Kwara State, — Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) — and representatives from the organised private sector.
Dr Nuru, who is the co-chairman of the minimum wage committee, expressed appreciation to Governor Abdulrazaq for giving the committee full autonomy to reach a consensus that benefits all parties involved, saying the immediate implementation of the new wage underscored the governor’s proactive and worker-friendly approach
The statement added that the AbdulRazaq-led is committed to the welfare of public servants and all citizens of Kwara State as part of the broader vision for sustainable development and economic stability.
The template also c workers in the 16 local government areas of the state.
Dr Nuru, while appreciating the governor for this gesture, said the template also covers workers in the 16 local government areas of the state, adding that the new wage policy is a timely and much-needed measure that will help cushion the effects of the current economic realities in a sustainable way.
She also commended the collaborative spirit between the government and the labour unions, which made this achievement possible.
