Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state has commenced steps to implement the new minimum wage of N70,000......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Kogi approves N70k for workers, sets up implementation committee
The Head of the State Civil Service, Elijah Evinemi, disclosed this to the press on Thursday, September 12.
He noted that the Kogi state government has sent letters out requesting membership nominations from various unions.
A letter addressed to the chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), titled ‘Request for submission of names of committee members in respect of the new minimum wage” on Thursday in Lokoja reads:
“His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State has approved the constitution of the committee on minimum wage.
“In view of the above, you are requested to forward the names of two nominees to represent your department in the committee. The names should be forwarded to the office of the Head of Service not later than Monday, September 16, 2024.”
The Punch reported that similar letters have been sent to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, requesting them to send the names of their nominees latest on Monday, September 16, 2024.
N70k Minimum wage: Ogun govt says workers will be paid soon
Earlier, Legit reported that Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun state, promised that his administration will be the first to implement the new minimum wage.
Abiodun made the vow while hosting workers’ leaders in the state on Wednesday, September 11, at the government house in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.
The governor also speaks on the removal of the fuel subsidy and the measures his administration is taking to curtail its effect on the people of the state.