As the Federal Government approved a sum of N70, 000 minimum wage for civil servants, the Governor of Ondo State, LUCKY AIYEDATIWA has announced the implementation of N73, 000 minimum wage for state government workers.

AIYEDATIWA made the announcement during the kick-off of his campaign in Ondo town, Ondo State, ahead of the November 16 governorship election.

The governor declared that despite the fact that the Federal Government approved N70, 000 as the new minimum wage, Ondo will go a step further by paying N73, 000 to its workers.

He also expressed the commitment of his administration to the welfare of the people of the state.