Governors Commit to ₦70,000 Minimum Wage: Full List Released

Governors Commit to ₦70,000 Minimum Wage: Full List ReleasedMore state governors have indicated their readiness to implement the newly signed ₦70,000 national minimum wage, a substantial increase from the previous ₦30,000, which was approved by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024. This new wage follows extensive negotiations involving the Tripartite Committee, made up of representatives from Organized Labour, the private sector, and the federal government.

The wage increase aims to address the rising cost of living and improve the welfare of Nigerian civil servants. However, responses from governors have varied, with some committed to adopting the new wage while others express concerns about their financial capacity to do so.

Reports indicate that some governors are optimistic, believing the new wage will benefit workers and boost economic growth. Conversely, others fear that limited resources may hinder effective implementation, risking disruptions in public services.

Here’s a summary of the governors who have committed to implementing the new ₦70,000 minimum wage:

1.Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State): Announced plans to implement the minimum wage during Workers’ Day celebrations and revealed intentions to raise it to ₦85,000 after discussions with labor unions.

2.Muhammad Yahaya (Gombe State): Approved a new minimum wage of ₦71,451 for state civil servants on October 15, 2024, after negotiations with organized labor.

3.Dapo Abiodun (Ogun State): Announced a ₦77,000 minimum wage for Ogun State civil servants, effective immediately from October 14, 2024.

4.Ahmed Ododo (Kogi State): Approved ₦72,500 as the new minimum wage for Kogi State workers on October 7, 2024, following discussions with unions.

5.Charles Soludo (Anambra State): Committed to the ₦70,000 minimum wage, set to take effect by the end of October 2024.

6.Dikko Radda (Katsina State): Expressed readiness to implement the new wage during a community development program on September 5, 2024.

7.Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi State): Announced plans to pay the new minimum wage during the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival.

8.Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa State): Approved the ₦70,000 wage on August 19, 2024, reaffirming his commitment to worker welfare.

9.Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo State): Affirmed his intention to comply with the federal minimum wage standards on August 6, 2024.

10.Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State): Stated his administration’s commitment to the new wage, with implementation planned soon.

11.Seyi Makinde (Oyo State): Indicated that paying the new minimum wage would be manageable for Oyo State.

12.Babagana Zulum (Borno State): Expressed commitment to the new wage through the state’s labor union representatives.

13.Ademola Adeleke (Osun State): Emphasized the importance of worker welfare and pledged adherence to the new minimum wage.

14.Hyacinth Alia (Benue State): Also expressed readiness to implement the new minimum wage, joining the growing list of supportive governors.

This commitment from various state leaders reflects a broader push to enhance the living standards of civil servants across Nigeria.

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