Jubilation as Rivers pays workers N85,000 minimum wage

• NLC, NMA laud Kano govt for paying N71,000

The Rivers State government has begun implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage it approved recently for workers in the state. The Guardian gathered that some public school teachers and other workers in the state were excited as they received their November salary alert and realised that the new minimum wage had been implemented.

The governor had announced a whooping IGR increase from N11 billion by the previous administration to N27 billion under his administration. The Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Rivers State chapter, Chukwuma Osunna, confirmed the payment of the new salary structure in an interview. He said: “The governor has fulfilled his promise. As of today, November 27, 2024, I can confirm that he has paid the N85,000 new minimum page to workers and they are happy.”  

MEANWHILE, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Nigerian Labour Congress (NMA) have applauded the Kano State government for payment of N71, 000 minimum wage.  Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who announced the approval of N71,000 minimum wage in October, pledged full implementation of the wage with November salary.
  
In a statement, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Council, yesterday, extended heartfelt appreciation to the state government for fulfilling its pledge on the implementation of the N71,000.

Similarly, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), in a statement by its spokesperson, Dr Mohammed Aminu Musa, hailed the state government for the upward review of CONMESS structure for all doctors working in state hospitals.
  
According to NLC Chairman, Kabiru Inuwa, the landmark decision of the state government marks a significant step towards improving the welfare and living standards of dedicated workforce in Kano.