Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Unveils New N70,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants

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During the inauguration of the state's new Labour House on Monday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State announced the approval of a revised minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants, effective May 1st, 2024.

The move comes amidst a nationwide push by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for higher wages, driven by mounting concerns over escalating inflation rates. March 2024 witnessed a surge in inflation to 33.2 per cent, up from 31.70 per cent in February, with food inflation reaching 31.7 per cent, exacerbating the economic challenges faced by Nigerian workers.


In response to the demands raised by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for a minimum wage of N615,000, President Bola Tinubu convened a 37-member panel in January, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, tasked with proposing a new national minimum wage. The panel, comprising representatives from federal and state governments, the private sector, and organised labour, was mandated to expedite its deliberations, given the expiration of the current N30,000 minimum wage at the end of March 2024.


As the nation awaits the outcome of the panel's recommendations, Governor Obaseki's proactive step in Edo State signals a commitment to prioritizing the welfare of civil servants amidst challenging economic circumstances. Stay tuned for further updates as discussions on the national minimum wage continue to unfold. #EdoMinimumWage #LabourEmpowerment #WorkersRights #EconomicStability #GovernancePriorities #WageReform #NigerianWorkers #InflationConcerns #LabourHouseCommissioning #ObasekiInitiative

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