Borno govt begins payment of new minimum wage

In a significant step toward enhancing the welfare of public sector workers, Borno State has begun implementing the recently approved N70,000 minimum wage for its civil servants.

Dr. Babagana Mallambe, Chairman of the new Minimum Wage Committee and Commissioner of Budget and Planning, announced that the payment rollout commenced last Friday.

This development marks a substantial increase in wages aimed at boosting morale and productivity among civil servants across the state.

During a press conference held in Maiduguri, Dr. Mallambe highlighted the motivation behind this wage adjustment. He explained that the decision is part of the government’s broader strategy to improve the economic well-being of its workforce.

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By increasing salaries, Borno State aims to foster a more motivated and economically stable public sector, which can, in turn, contribute positively to the local economy.

Civil servants across all categories have already started receiving alerts for their new minimum wage, signaling a new chapter of financial relief for the state’s public workforce.

“I am highly delighted today to inform you of the successful completion of the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for all categories of Borno State civil servants.

“This is yet another significant milestone for our state and a testament to the commitment of Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, the Executive Governor to the welfare of his workforce.

“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the Governor for all the support and political will for the successful completion of this task.

“The implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage will have a positive impact on the lives of Borno State civil servants and their families, some of the key benefits among others iinclude: Improved Living Standards, enhanced Morals and Economic boost,” he said.

Also, the Head of Service, Barrister Fannami, said the committee in carrying out its assignment, had taken cognizance of the need to comply with the law on minimum wage and also strike a balance between the need to pay the workers a living wage or a reasonable wage under the present dispensation.

“Let me use this opportunity to reiterate to our civil servants that for every right, there is also the corresponding obligation to perform on their part. I therefore enjoin all civil servants to be even more dedicated and committed to their works and reciprocate all the good gestures of His Excellency Governor Zulum’s administration,” he said.

Also responding, the Labour Leader in the state, Comrade Inuwa, who commended the state government for quick implementation of the minimum wage, appealed for extension of similar approval for all workers from the 27 local government areas. According to him, local government workers are yet to benefit from the exercise.

(DailyTrust)