The Kwara state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has approved the new minimum wage of N70,000, as announced by the federal government, effective immediately from October 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday, October 19, signed by Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed, the press secretary at the state’s Ministry of Finance.
According to the statement, Finance Commissioner Dr Hauwa Nuru said the approved minimum wage will be implemented across the state’s public service, including consequential adjustments to relevant salary structures.
Legit.ng gathers that the decision on the minimum wage followed a successful meeting between government representatives, labour leaders, and the organised private sector.
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She said the immediate implementation of the minimum wage underscores Governor AbdulRazaq’s proactive and worker-friendly approach, prioritizing public servants’ welfare and sustainable development.
She added that the new wage policy covers workers in all 16 local government areas.
“The new minimum wage is a testament to the state’s commitment to ensuring that workers’ welfare remains at the forefront of its policies,” the commissioner added.
