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Gov Yusuf approves new minimum wage

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6 months ago

29 October 2024

Abdullahi Yusuf

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially approved a new minimum wage of N71,000 for civil servants in the state.

The announcement was made via his official Facebook page on Tuesday, reflecting the governor’s commitment to improving the living standards of workers.

In his statement, Governor Yusuf emphasized that the decision aligns with his administration’s dedication to social justice and the enhancement of the quality of life for civil servants.

“In line with our commitment to social justice and enhancement of the standard of living for our workers, we have approved the sum of 71,000 naira as the new minimum wage in Kano State.”

The governor said, the new minimum wage, which would take effect from November, would increase the state’s monthly salary obligations by N6 billion at the state level and N7 billion for the local government councils.

“Additionally, following the promotion of 20,737 teachers by our government, a total increment amounting to the sum of over 340 million naira has now been reflected in their respective salaries. Once again, I commend the state minimum wage implementation committee for its commendable job,” he said.