Katsina Governor Radda announces N70,000 minimum wage for civil Servants 

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced the approval of a new N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state, effective December 2024.

Radda disclosed this via his official X page on Saturday, adding that it follows a thorough and successful negotiation regarding the new national minimum wage.

According to him, the development will be accompanied by the necessary adjustment of salaries for employees across all sectors, including state, local government, and local education authority staff, starting from December 2024.

The governor expressed gratitude to the civil servants for their unwavering patience and understanding.

“I encourage you to embrace a culture rooted in hard work, honesty, and productivity, recognizing the important role each of you plays in our collective efforts,” he added. 

According to the governor’s media aide, Isah Miqdad, the Katsina State Government and the State Joint Public Service Negotiation Council finalized a landmark agreement to implement the new national minimum wage.

He stressed that the agreement was signed by the Head of Katsina State Civil Service, the Secretary to the State Government, and representatives of the labor unions, marking a significant milestone in labor relations within the state.

ThePressNG previously reported that President Bola Tinubu signed the new N70,000 national minimum wage into law four months ago.

According to him, this lack of compliance has exacerbated the financial hardships faced by Nigerian workers amid rising inflation and the increasing cost of living.

“The NEC notes with deep frustration the persistent delay and outright refusal by some state governments to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act. This betrayal by certain governors and government officials across the country flies in the face of both legality and morality, as workers continue to be denied their rightful wages amidst rising economic hardship,” Ajaero stated. 

Since then, several states have aligned by increasing their minimum wage.