State Govenement Ready to Roll Out N70,000 Minimum Wage, Says Governor's Aide
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Aug 07, 2024
Nasarawa State is set to implement the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage, with Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration fully backing the move."
On Tuesday, August 6, the Nasarawa State government confirmed its readiness to implement the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage. This announcement was made by Peter Ahamba, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abdullahi Sule on Public Affairs, during a visit to journalists at the correspondents' chapel in Lafia, the state capital.
READ ALSO: Nigeria's Economy Set to Grow 4.7% in 2026 - Edun Projects Job-Rich, Investment-Led Growth
Ahamba emphasized that the adjustment to N70,000 will not only enhance the welfare of civil servants but also improve their productivity.
READ ALSO: 7 Online Money Traps Young Nigerians Are Falling Into
"The N70,000 minimum wage is now a reality," Ahamba stated. "President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has sanctioned this amount for workers, and Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration is fully prepared to adhere to this new wage structure."
READ ALSO: Stop Recognizing Fake Ohanaeze Ndigbo Groups Or Face Legal Action - SEMPG Tells Media Houses
He further reassured that the governor is committed to implementing the new minimum wage for the state's civil servants, underscoring the administration's dedication to worker welfare.
Related Stories
Nigeria's Economy Set to Grow 4.7% in 2026 - Edun Projects Job-Rich, Investment-Led Growth
Pastra Arinze Etie Explains How Governor Otti is Ending Revenue Leakages in Abia State
How Trump's Threat Triggered N2.8 Trillion Stock Market Crash In Nigeria - Investors Panic As Confidence Plummets
How CBN's New Policy Will Force Banks To Instantly Refund Failed ATM Transactions
Bring Back Cashless Policy, Naira Will Increase Value - Yul Edochie Begs Tinubu
7 Online Money Traps Young Nigerians Are Falling Into
""
— Thompson Nsisongabasi