Rivers State workers have received their N85,000 minimum wage for November, fulfilling Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s promise to increase salaries. Public school teachers and civil servants expressed excitement as they confirmed their alerts reflecting the new wage structure.
Governor Fubara introduced the N85,000 minimum wage to ease the financial challenges workers face, exceeding the national benchmark of N70,000 set by President Bola Tinubu in July. The governor attributed the increase to the state’s boosted Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), which rose from N11 billion under the previous administration to N27 billion during his tenure.
Speaking on the development, Chukwuma Osunna, Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union in Rivers State, confirmed the payment. “The governor has fulfilled his promise. As of November 27, 2024, workers have received the new minimum wage, and they are happy,” he said.
In Kano State, a similar wave of relief swept through the workforce as the government implemented an N71,000 minimum wage. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who approved the increase in October, ensured the new wage took effect with November’s salary payments.
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kano expressed gratitude to the state government for its commitment to improving workers’ welfare. NLC Chairman Kabiru Inuwa described the implementation as a significant step toward better living standards for the state’s workforce.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) also praised Kano’s government for revising the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for doctors in state hospitals. Dr. Mohammed Aminu Musa, the NMA spokesperson, highlighted how the salary adjustment positively impacts the healthcare sector.
Rivers and Kano governments’ actions underscore ongoing efforts by states to address workers’ welfare amidst Nigeria’s economic difficulties. While Rivers State sets a higher benchmark, Kano State’s swift implementation of the national minimum wage reflects a shared commitment to enhancing workers’ livelihoods.
The simultaneous strides in Rivers and Kano demonstrate that proactive governance can ease economic challenges, boost morale, and improve productivity. Workers in both states now look forward to sustained efforts to ensure the policies’ success.
