The Edo State government has commenced the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to workers in the state.
The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Chapter, Odion Olaye, confirmed the payment of the new salary and commended the state government for fulfilling his promise to the workers.
He said Governor Godwin Obaseki had demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of the workers by the gesture while calling on the workers to reciprocate the gesture by creating more wealth for the state by redoubling their efforts.
Olaye said, “I can confirm to you that the salary increase has been effected and workers are now earning N70,000 as minimum wage. I commend the governor for this.
“I will also urge the workers who are wealth creators to reciprocate the kind gesture of the governor and redouble their efforts towards making the state great”.
The N70,000 minimum wage was in fulfilment of the promise made by Obaseki, during the inauguration of the Labour House on 29 April 2024.
Obaseki, during the inauguration of the Labour House in Benin City, announced the increase of the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000, to reflect the current economic realities in the country.
In a statement on Sunday, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage to the workers further demonstrated the commitment of the administration to the welfare of workers.
He said, “The Edo State government has paid the May salaries of workers in the state, reflecting the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage.
“This is in fulfilment of the promise made by Governor Godwin Obaseki to increase the minimum wage from N40,000 to N70,000, beginning this May, as part of efforts to cushion the impacts of the harsh economy occasioned by fuel subsidy removal and other economic decisions by the Federal Government.
“It is also in furtherance of the commitment of the state government to meet its statutory obligation, even before the end of the month”.
The commissioner urged workers to remain committed to their contribution to the growth of the state and also reciprocate the gesture by the state government to their welfare.
