Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has approved the payment of N70,000 as the new minimum wage to improve the welfare of workers in the state.
This decision was made public by Hauwa Nuru, the state’s Commissioner for Finance, in a statement issued on Saturday in Ilorin.
According to Ms. Nuru, the approved wage will be implemented with immediate effect from October 2024, covering public servants across Kwara State, including those employed by the 16 local government areas.
“The development followed a successful tripartite meeting between government representatives, labour leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), and representatives from the organised private sector,” she said.
She expressed gratitude to Governor Abdulrazaq for giving the committee full autonomy to reach a consensus that benefits all stakeholders. “We thank the governor for granting the committee the freedom to arrive at this decision, which prioritizes the well-being of all involved,” she added.
Ms. Nuru further noted that the immediate implementation of the new wage is a reflection of the governor’s proactive and worker-friendly governance style. “This decision underscores the governor’s commitment to public servants’ welfare, as well as the prosperity of the entire state,” she said.
The commissioner emphasized that the state government remains focused on fostering growth and ensuring that the workforce and the general populace thrive.
She praised the collaborative effort between the government and labour unions, calling the new minimum wage a “testament to Kwara’s dedication to its workers.”
