Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, don approve the new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers in the state. This decision dey in line with the Federal Government‘s recent announcement to increase the minimum wage across Nigeria.
The governor announce say the new minimum wage go take effect from October 2024, and dis go be a big relief for many workers who dey struggle with the current economic conditions.
This move by Governor AbdulRazaq show say he dey committed to improving the welfare of civil servants in Kwara State. The approval of the N70,000 minimum wage go help workers to better manage their living expenses, especially with the high inflation rate wey dey Nigeria now.
Other states like Edo, under Governor Godwin Obaseki, have also started paying the new minimum wage, setting a good example for other states to follow. The implementation of this new wage go be a significant step in addressing the economic challenges wey many workers dey face.
