As the October deadline looms, several states in Nigeria have yet to announce plans for the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants, as sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu in July 2024. While Edo and Adamawa states have commenced payments, others are either establishing committees, negotiating with labour unions, or expressing challenges in implementation.
Here’s a breakdown of states that have not yet finalised their approach to the new minimum wage:
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1. Bauchi: The state government has inaugurated a tripartite technical committee to determine the implementation strategy for the new minimum wage.
2. Benue: Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured that the N70,000 wage will be paid, citing improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as a potential solution to current economic difficulties.
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3. Imo: Ongoing discussions between the state government and labour leaders are aimed at finalising payment modalities, with considerations for adjustments for senior staff.
4. Kaduna: A committee has been formed to tackle minimum wage issues; however, negotiations have not yet begun due to the absence of a new salary table from the National Salary and Wages Commission.
5 Kano: Governor Abba Yusuf is expected to announce a new minimum wage structure soon, following the submission of a committee report next week.
6. Nasarawa: Although Governor Abdullahi Sule has expressed readiness to implement the new wage, concrete actions are still pending.
7. Osun: Civil servants are growing increasingly frustrated with the delay. The Commissioner for Information noted that a committee is finalising recommendations for necessary approvals.
8 Oyo: The administration has yet to make a decision, with the Chief Press Secretary highlighting the need for consultations with stakeholders before proceeding.
9. Plateau: While the government intends to implement the new minimum wage, no specific timeline has been communicated as discussions with unions continue.
10. Sokoto: Initially promising swift implementation, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has not provided recent updates. The Commissioner reassured citizens that the wage will be paid without a clear timeline.
11. Taraba: Currently maintaining the N30,000 minimum wage, Governor Agbu Kefas has committed to the new wage, though details are lacking.
12. Yobe: A 10-member committee has been established to discuss the implementation of the new minimum wage.
13. Zamfara: The state is still operating under the old N30,000 minimum wage.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning that any payments below the new minimum wage will not be accepted in October salary payments. They have set a deadline for governors to implement the new wage, threatening potential industrial actions if their demands are not met.
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