the Governor of Edo State, GODWIN OBASEKI, has approved a new minimum wage of 70,000 naira for civil servants in the state.

The governor revealed this while commissioning the new Labour House in Edo state.

According to him, the new wage comes into effect on May 1st, 2024.

In his address, the Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Edo State, Comrade ODION OLAYE thanked the governor for his generosity, friendliness, and concern towards Edo workers. 

In his speech, the Edo State Head of Service, Dr ANTHONY OKUNGBOWA, commended the governor’s commitment to the welfare of Edo workers. 

He noted some of his achievements including fully digitalising the State civil service, prompt payment of salaries, the highest minimum wage in Nigeria, payment of 13th-month salary, life insurance for Edo workers, health insurance for workers, automatic employment for first-class citizens of Edo State, regular promotion for Edo workers, among others.

On his part, the President of the Trade Union Congress, Comrade FESTUS OSIFO said the building is the best labour edifice, adding that the achievements of the governor are not contestable.