Nigeria’s Kebbi State Sets New Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
In a move aimed at improving the welfare of civil servants, Governor Nasir Idris of Nigeria’s Kebbi State has approved a new minimum wage of 75,000 naira for state employees. This development was confirmed by the chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress in the state, Murtala Usman.
According to Usman, the governor’s decision demonstrates his commitment to supporting the state’s workforce. The labour union had proposed three different wage options – 72,000, 73,000, and 75,000 naira – and the governor opted for the highest amount.
“Mr. Governor has shown that he is with the workers in the state,” Usman stated. “We proposed three tables for him, and he decided to go for the 75,000 naira, which shows he is for the workers.”
In addition to approving the new minimum wage, the governor has also instructed that the payment should start this month, with salaries to be made available to workers within the next 72 hours.
Meanwhile, the labour union in neighbouring Sokoto has appealed to the state government to expedite actions on implementing the new minimum wage. As the situation unfolds, thousands of civil servants in Nigeria eagerly await the implementation of the new wage structure, hoping for improved living standards and a better quality of life.
The approval of the new minimum wage in Kebbi State is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of civil servants and their families, and may set a precedent for other states in Nigeria to follow suit.
