GOV ALEX OTTI APPROVES #70K MINIMUM WAGE FOR ABIA WORKERS
This was disclosed on Tuesday during a press briefing by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, following the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday, chaired by the Governor.
Kanu said the decision underscores the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of workers in the state.
“The state government is committed to the minimum wage, and within the next few days, payment of the new minimum wage will commence,” Kanu stated.
He also noted that while the national minimum wage is the benchmark, the state is prepared to adjust as deemed necessary.
“If the governor wants to deviate from the national standard and pay higher, so be it,” Kanu added.
Confirming the move, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Sunny Onwuma, reaffirmed that Abia State is set to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for its workers.
