Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has announced a minimum wage of 72,500 naira for civil servants, effective immediately. Additionally, he has suspended taxes on this amount for one year.
Ododo revealed this decision on Monday after signing the new wage agreement. “The new minimum wage of 72,500 naira should take immediate effect to help civil servants cope with the current economic challenges,” he stated.
Mr. Elijah Evenemi, Chairman of the Minimum Wage Committee, emphasized that the agreement is not a political victory but a benefit for the people. He thanked the governor for allowing the committee to operate freely and work towards a common goal....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
This announcement follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a new national minimum wage of 70,000 naira for Nigerian workers on July 18, 2024, along with a commitment to review the minimum wage law every three years. This decision came after a meeting between the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress, and the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
