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Kwara governor approves N70,000 minimum wage for workers

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the payment of N70,000 as the minimum wage to workers in the state.

The Kwara State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Nuru said the approved wage would take effect immediately from October 2024, across the Kwara State public service, including workers in the 16 Local Government Areas of the state.

She stated that 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.

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Nuru expressed gratitude to the governor for granting the committee full autonomy to reach a consensus beneficial to all parties in Kwara State.

The commissioner noted that the immediate implementation of the new minimum wage underscored AbdulRazaq’s proactive and worker-friendly approach, demonstrating his commitment to the welfare of public servants and citizens.

Nuhu said the Kwara State Government prioritised the well-being of its workforce and the general populace, fostering growth and prosperity for the people of the state.

Nuru commended the collaborative spirit between the government and labour unions, which made the achievement possible, describing the new minimum wage as a testament to the state’s commitment to workers’ welfare.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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