FULL LIST: Governors paying above N70,000 minimum wage

2 min read

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday approved the payment of N85,000.00 as the new minimum wage for civil servants employed by the Rivers State Government.

This agreement was reached during a closed-door meeting presided over by the Governor, attended by representatives of organised labour under the auspices of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council in the state at Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday.

Earlier, Lagos and Delta States promised to pay N85,000 and N77,500 as the minimum wage for their workers.

President Bola Tinubu in July, 2024 signed the new N70,000 minimum wage bill into law, ending months of deliberations between government representatives, labour unions and the private sector.

While a number of governors have pledged to meet the N70,000 minimum wage, others have gone further, committing to pay amounts higher than the federal mandate.

Here are Governors ready to pay above N70,000 minimum wage:

  1. Governor, Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers State)

On October 18, 2024, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, approved the payment of N85,000.00 as the new minimum wage for civil servants employed by the State Governor

2. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State)

Gombe State governor, Muhammad Yahaya signed an agreement with the Nigeria Labour Congress to pay ₦71,500 as the new minimum wage on October 15, 2024.

  1. Governor Dapo Abiodun (Ogun State)

Governor Dapo Abiodun approved a minimum wage of N77,000 on October 15, 2024, according to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi.

  1. Muhammad Yahaya (Gombe State)

Gombe State governor, Muhammad Yahaya signed an agreement with the Nigeria Labour Congress to pay ₦71,500 as the new minimum wage on October 15, 2024

  1. Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo State)
See also  Buhari’s nephew, not former President approved naira redesign – CBN investigator

On October 12, 2024, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced a minimum wage increase to N73,000 for state workers during his campaign kickoff ahead of the November 16 governorship election.

  1. Ahmed Ododo (Kogi State)

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, approved N72,500 minimum wage for civil servants in the state with immediate effect. The governor also suspended the tax burden on the approved sum for one year.

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
20 Time-Saving Tech Tools for Solopreneurs that Boost Efficiency, Productivity and Business Growth

Introduction As a solopreneur, managing your business efficiently is crucial to achieving success. With limited time and resources, it's essential Read more

How to Detect and Prevent Accounts Payable Fraud

Introduction Understanding Accounts Payable Fraud Definition of Accounts Payable Fraud Common Types of Accounts Payable Fraud Detecting Accounts Payable Fraud Read more

Online Marketing Trends
Online Marketing Trends With Big Potential to Drive Sales

In today's fast-paced digital age, online marketing has become a crucial tool for businesses to reach their target audiences effectively. Read more

How To Sell a House and Pay $0 in Taxes With This Tip

Introduction Selling a house can be a lucrative venture, but it often comes with significant tax implications. However, there's a Read more

You May Also Like

More From Author

+ There are no comments

Add yours