Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has directed the payment of the new minimum wage.
The implementation is starting from October 2024.
This was contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Finance, Hauwa Nuru.
“This decision, which includes consequential adjustments to the relevant salary structures, was made after a successful tripartite meeting between government representatives, the leadership of the Organised Labour in Kwara State — Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) — and representatives from the organised private sector.”
Nuru, who co-chaired the minimum wage committee, expressed appreciation to Governor Abdulrazaq for giving the committee full autonomy to reach a consensus that benefits all parties involved.
“The immediate implementation of this new wage underscores Governor AbdulRazaq’s proactive and worker-friendly approach,” she stated.
She further revealed that Governor Abdulrazaq “remains committed to the welfare of public servants and all citizens of Kwara State, as part of the broader vision for sustainable development and economic stability.”
“The template also covers workers in the 16 local government areas of the state.”
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