BREAKING: Gov Eno Announces N80,000 Minimum Wage For Akwa Ibom Workers
by by Ezra Ukanwa · Legit.ng News · Join- Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has announced a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state government workers
- To ensure a smooth implementation, the governor has formed an Implementation Committee, led by the State’s Head of Civil Service, which has one month to finalize the plan
- The wage increase reflects the state government’s commitment to improving workers' welfare
In a significant move to improve the welfare of state employees, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has announced a new minimum wage of N80,000 for government workers.
The announcement was made on Wednesday and has been received as a major milestone for the state's workforce.
The new wage structure, which aims to enhance workers' living standards, marks a notable increase from the current national minimum wage, Vanguard reported.
Governor Eno expressed his administration’s dedication to supporting the well-being of employees through this initiative.
To ensure the successful rollout of the new wage, Governor Eno has established an Implementation Committee tasked with finalizing the execution plan within one month, The Punch reported.
The committee, chaired by the State’s Head of Civil Service, is comprised of key stakeholders, including the Accountant General of the State, as well as representatives from the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).
Ini Ememobong, the State Commissioner for Information, confirmed the development in a statement, highlighting that the wage increase reflects the state government’s focus on improving the welfare of its workforce.
Kebbi gov approves ₦75k minimum wage
In another development, Legit.ng reported that 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.
His commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants is evident, as he has previously assured workers of his administration's willingness to implement the new minimum wage as soon as it is approved by the Federal Government.