Gov AbdulRazaq Approves Payment Of N70,000 New Minimum Wage To Kwara Workers
In a significant move to enhance the welfare of workers in Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the payment of N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state .
The state Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, who disclosed this in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Saturday, said the approved new minimum wage will be implemented across the state public service effective from October 2024.
This decision, the statement noted, which includes consequential adjustments to the relevant salary structures, was made after a successful tripartite meeting between government representatives, the leadership of the Organised Labour in Kwara State, — Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) — and representatives from the organized private sector.
Dr. Nuru, who is the co-chairman of the minimum wage committee, expressed appreciation to Governor Abdulrazaq for giving the committee full autonomy to reach a consensus that benefits all the parties involved.
‘The immediate implementation of this new minimum wage underscores Governor AbdulRazaq’s proactive and worker-friendly approach’ she said.
The governor, Dr. Nuru asserted, remains committed to the welfare of public servants and all citizens of Kwara State, as part of the broader vision for sustainable development and economic stability adding that ‘the template also covers workers in the 16 local governments in the state’.
‘The Governor AbdulRazaq administration has continued to prioritize the well-being of its workforce and the general populace, demonstrating its dedication to fostering growth and prosperity for all in Kwara State’ she said.
Dr. Nuru appreciated the governor’s good leadership and foresight, noting that this new wage policy is a timely and much-needed measure that will help to cushion the effects of the current economic realities in a sustainable way.
She also commended the collaborative spirit between the government and the labour unions, ‘which has made this achievement possible’.
‘The new minimum wage is a testament to the state’s commitment to ensuring that the welfare of workers remains at the forefront of its policies’ she added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
