BREAKING: Nigerian Gov Approves New Minimum Wage After Strike Threat [Video]

• Governor Dikki Umar Radda of Katsina state has approved the payment of ₦70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state
• According to a statement from the governor, all workers in the state will also receive a consequential salary adjustment
• The statement further mentioned that the workers will start receiving the alerts in December 2024

The Katsina State Government has reached a landmark agreement with the State Joint Public Service Negotiation Council to implement the new national minimum wage of ₦70,000. This agreement marks a significant milestone in labour relations within the state, as it ensures that all categories of workers will receive consequential salary adjustments effective from December 2024.

The agreement was signed by the Head of Katsina State Civil Service, the Secretary to the State Government, and representatives of the labour unions. This development is a testament to the state government’s commitment to improving the welfare of its workers. The implementation of …