“Federal Government Urges Governors to Implement New Minimum Wage”

The Federal Government has urged state governors to begin implementing the new national minimum wage of N70,000 if they haven’t already done so.This appeal was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Monday during a press conference after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja....CONTINUE READING>>>

Akume emphasized the federal government’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation for workers. He noted that President Tinubu prioritized the minimum wage issue early in his administration by forming a special committee comprising federal representatives, state governors, and private sector members to evaluate and agree on a fair wage, which resulted in the N70,000 minimum wage approval.

While some states have begun paying the new wage—and some even offer more than N70,000—others have yet to implement it. Akume commended those states that have already adopted the increase and urged others to do so promptly.He stated, “The new minimum wage has always been a key concern for President Bola Tinubu’s government, which is why he established a tripartite committee to address all related issues effectively.

This process was carried out thoroughly.”Akume expressed satisfaction with the wage agreement and acknowledged that some states have started implementation, with a few exceeding the N70,000 mark. He reiterated that there should be no issues with the new wage.He praised the states that have begun payments and encouraged those that haven’t to start as soon as possible.

States that have already adopted the new minimum wage include Ogun, Ekiti, Sokoto, Kebbi, Osun, Enugu, Borno, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Gombe, Kano, Taraba, Delta, Rivers, Jigawa, Abia, Edo, Lagos, Adamawa, and Akwa Ibom.