Katsina government approves N70000 new minimum wage for workers
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The Katsina State government has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants.
Governor of the state, Dikko Radda announced the development during a press briefing on Friday.
The adjustment comes into effect from December 1st, 2024.
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This decision aligns with the federal government’s recent move, as President Bola Tinubu had earlier approved ₦70,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers across the country.
The new wage rate comes after months of extensive discussions, negotiations, and consultations between various stakeholders, including labor unions, the private sector, and government representatives.
These negotiations centered around the need to review and adjust the minimum wage to better reflect the current economic conditions and ensure that workers’ earnings keep pace with rising costs of living.
Governor Radda emphasized that the decision to implement the ₦70,000 minimum wage in Katsina was made with the best interests of the state’s civil servants in mind.
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He explained that the government had carefully considered the financial implications of this adjustment, as well as its potential to improve the well-being of workers and their families.
According to the governor, this increase in the minimum wage is a reflection of the state government’s commitment to improving the welfare of its workforce and addressing the challenges posed by inflation and economic hardship.
The approval of the ₦70,000 minimum wage in Katsina is expected to provide much-needed relief to civil servants in the state, especially in light of the ongoing economic pressures that have affected households across the country.
With the wage adjustment set to take effect from December 1st, 2024, it is hoped that this increase will not only improve the purchasing power of civil servants but also help reduce poverty and enhance the quality of life for public sector workers in the state.
This move by the Katsina State government is part of a broader effort across Nigeria to address the economic challenges faced by workers, following the federal government’s landmark decision to raise the minimum wage.
It is also seen as a gesture of goodwill by the state government, demonstrating its awareness of the economic realities facing its workers and its willingness to make adjustments to support them.
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