In a significant move to improve the welfare of staff under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the FCT Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike, has approved the implementation of the new national minimum wage of N70,000 for all FCTA staff, alongside the payment of three months’ arrears, effective November 2024......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
The approval was announced in a press statement signed by the Acting Head of Civil Service of the FCT, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, on Monday, November 18, 2024.
The statement, made available to journalists, emphasized that this decision underscores the Minister’s dedication to the well-being of FCTA employees.
“This gesture will further motivate the entire staff of the Administration to support the Minister in delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Mrs. Adayilo remarked.
The implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage aligns with the federal government’s directive to uplift workers’ living standards. In addition, the approval of arrears demonstrates Minister Wike’s focus on addressing workers’ concerns promptly and effectively.
Mrs. Adayilo expressed gratitude to the Minister for his continuous support and quick approvals for staff allowances and claims, describing his actions as pivotal to maintaining staff morale and enhancing productivity within the Administration.
Under Wike’s leadership, the FCTA has prioritized worker welfare as part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda. This initiative seeks to improve the lives of Nigerians by fostering transparency, infrastructure development, and economic stability.
Staff members expressed optimism about the Minister’s unwavering commitment to their well-being, describing the latest announcement as a testament to a worker-focused administration.
This development follows a series of reforms spearheaded by the Minister to ensure that the FCT Administration not only meets national labor standards but also creates an enabling environment for its workforce to thrive.
By approving the new minimum wage and addressing arrears, Minister Wike reinforces his administration’s pledge to uphold social justice and foster an atmosphere of trust and accountability between the government and its workforce.
