The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has approved the sum of N80,000 as the minimum wage for Enugu workers with immediate effect.

Governor Mbah announced this at the Lion Building, while receiving the report of the committee setup to look into the minimum wage issue in the state.

He said: “Today, I’m happy to announce a new minimum wage for workers in Enugu state, reflecting our fidelity to their welfare in regard to which we’ve been resolutely committed.

“We’ve approved the sum of N80,000 to take immediate effect as the new minimum wage in Enugu State.”

He added that the move hinged on his administration’s believe that the labour is a creator of wealth and if well taken care of, will grow wealth for the state.