Rivers Workers Express Gratitude To Fubara As ₦85,000 Minimum Wage Becomes Law

Rivers Workers Express Gratitude To Fubara As ₦85,000 Minimum Wage Becomes LawWorkers in Rivers State have expressed their gratitude to Governor Siminalayi Fubara for delivering on his promise to implement a new minimum wage of ₦85,000, which was reflected in the November salaries. The governor had announced the wage increase in October, assuring workers that the adjustment would be funded through the state’s improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This increase surpasses the ₦70,000 minimum wage set by President Bola Tinubu in July to address economic pressures. Governor Fubara highlighted the significant growth in the state’s IGR during his tenure, noting that it had surged from ₦11 billion under the previous administration to ₦27 billion under his leadership.

In a statement to the press on Tuesday, Chukwuma Osunna, Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Rivers State Chapter, confirmed that the new salary structure had been implemented. He said, “The governor has kept his promise. As of today, November 27, 2024, I can confirm that workers have received the ₦85,000 minimum wage, and they are very happy. We held a meeting with the Head of Service, reviewed the salary chart, and confirmed that the increase was accurately calculated and included in the November salary. Payments have started today, and other banks will begin disbursing the funds by tomorrow.

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