List of States that have Agreed to Implement the 30,000 Minimum Wage

Following President Muhammadu Buhari latest decision which consequently led to him appending his signature on the proposed 30,000 national minimum wage bill, reports have it that some states have agreed to pay the new minimum wage of N30,000.

States like Kano, Zamfara, Kwara, Rivers, Kogi and Edo state have agreed to pay the 30,000 national minimum wage. In Kano state, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, said“We are ready to pay N30,000 monthly salary, because the welfare of our workers is paramount to anything and we will always give it. We will pay the N30,000,” Ganduje said.

Similarly in Zamfara state, the governor through his media aide, Ibrahim Dosara, stated that the state government under his leadership would implement the new directive. Also, the governor-elect of Osun state has declared assent. He stated that he is currently awaiting guidelines on payment of the N30,000 minimum wage.

The Kwara state government has also stated that it is prepared for the payment of the new minimum wage. The senior special assistant to the governor on media and communications Dr Muyideen Akorede stated that a committee has been set up to work out the payment modalities.

Also, in Kogi state, a similar committee was set up to look into the payment modalities, and compliance while in Niger, the Governor’s aide on media and publicity, Jide Orintunsin said “Governor Sani Bello, early this year, had assured the state workforce of the new minimum wage at a special session he had with organised labour recently. He is committed to ensuring the welfare of the state workforce,” Orintunsin said.

Similarly, in Delta state, the chief press secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said the Delta State government will not lag behind when it comes complying with the provisions of the bill.

Wike through the state’s commissioner for information and communications, Emma Okah, said “Rivers state Government will pay whatever is prescribed as the new minimum wage bill.”

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