Another gov approves N85,000 minimum wage for civil servants

Barely 48 hours after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced N85,000 as new minimum wage for workers in the state, Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday followed similar path by approving same amount for civil servants in Rivers State.

The Head of Service of Rivers state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials.

Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of the N85,000 new minimum wage will take effect immediately.

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On their part, the Chairman of the Joint Negotiation Team, Chukwu Emecheta praised Governor Fubara for meeting the expectations of Rivers State workers.

He expressed appreciation for the Governor’s commitment to the workforce.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State, Alex Agwanwor, noted that the minimum wage will greatly alleviate the economic hardships faced by workers in the state.