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Kano governor approves N71,000 minimum wage for workers

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved a new minimum wage of N71,000 for civil servants in the state, effective November 2024.

The governor announced this in a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, October 29.

Yusuf noted: “In line with our commitment to social justice and enhancement of the standard of living for our workers, we have approved the sum of 71,000 naira as the new minimum wage in Kano State.

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“This new minimum wage will take effect from November, and it will increase our monthly salary obligations by 6 billion naira at the state level and 7 billion naira for the local government councils.

“Additionally, following the promotion of 20,737 teachers by our government, a total increment amounting to the sum of over 340 million naira has now been reflected in their respective salaries.

“Once again, I commend the state minimum wage implementation committee for its commendable job.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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