Uzodinma added that the move will help mitigate the negative effects of inflation that led to the high cost of living in the country
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has said his administration will soon commence the payment of the N70,000 new national minimum wage.
He made this known at the Government House, Owerri, during a media chat with journalists.
According to him, the decision followed a comprehensive discussion between government and the State Chapter of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC).
Uzodinma added that the move was aimed at mitigating the negative effects of inflation that led to the high cost of living in the country.
He further emphasized that he is committed to enhancing the well-being of the State’s workforce amid economic stagnation.
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He also noted that the new policy demonstrated his administration’s dedication to ensuring that workers received fair compensation for their contributions towards economic progression of the state.
The Governor urged the State Civil Servants to boost their productivity and dedication to delivering what he described as high-quality services to the people of the State.
Speaking during the media parley, Uzodinma said, “In line with our commitment to Imo workers, I held a productive meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in the State to draft modalities for the swift implementation of the new national minimum wage for the State workers.
“The discussion progressed smoothly and I am optimistic that with the pace we have set, the implementation of the new wage structure will commence in no distant time,” he assured.
Confirming the new development, the State Chapter Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Chigemezu Nwigwe expressed confidence in the government’s commitment to workers’ welfare, noting that plans were underway to implement the new wage structure.
In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers and pledged to review the national minimum wage law every three years.
The development was confirmed on X by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years.” he tweeted.
