From Rashidat Suleiman, Minna
Niger state government has adopted ₦80,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state, with effect from November, 2024.
This was made known by Governor Mohammad Bago shortly after meeting with the state labour union at the government house minna.
The Governor explained the the well-being of it civil servants is of paramount concern, hence the need to adopt the minimum wage was necessary.
He promised that the N80,000 is sustainable, especially with the State’s strides in Agriculture.
Governor Bago calls on Civil Servants to embrace Agriculture as Civil Service farms would be created to make them productive.
Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, Niger State Chapter, Comrade Idris Abdulkarim Lafene expresses delight with the State Government’s approval of N80,000 New Minimum wage describing Niger State as one of the top ranking States to implement the new minimum wage.
Comrade Lafene describes the decision of the State Government as a step forward, adding that the Union looks forward to an improved offer.
He appreciates the Governor over the development, stating that the Union had tabled between N70,000, N75,000 and N80,000 as Minimum Wage for the State.