Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for civil servants in the state, with effect from November.
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Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday.

Musa said that the approval of the new minimum wage was part of the Sani-led administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare.

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He also said that the move was aimed at improving the living conditions of the low-income, the vulnerable and the undeserved communities.

Musa highlighted the governor’s longstanding commitment to advancing workers’ rights, enhancing their welfare and supporting disadvantaged groups in the state.
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In addition to the new wage policy, he said that the governor would also launch a Free Transport Scheme for civil servants, introducing 100 CNG-powered buses to provide daily transportation to and from work.

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According to him, the scheme, designed to ease financial burdens and improve productivity, will be managed by a Joint Management Committee, comprising NLC and TUC representatives and the state government.

Musa restated the present administration’s commitment to implementing policies that would uplift the less-privileged and make the state a model for social welfare programs, with the support of the citizens.
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