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Kebbi commences new minimum wage payment September ― SSG

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The Kebbi State Government has said it will commence payment of N30,000 minimum wage to civil servants from September.

The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Babale Yauri, made this known in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

“This is in line with the signing of the new minimum wage legislation by President Muhammadu Buhari, and cognisance of Kebbi Government commitment to workers welfare.

“Governor Atiku Bagudu, has graciously approved for the immediate payment of minimum wage of N30,000 to the state civil servants with effect from September 2019,” Babale said.

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He said the implementation was sequel to the consultation with Kebbi House of Assembly, leaders of labour unions and relevant government agencies.

“In spite of the resource constraint, the state government has decided to implement the new minimum wage,” Babale said.

According to him, no employee of the state government should receive less than N30,000.

“Local government councils are encouraged to review their revenue profiles and take steps to implement the new minimum wage legislation immediately,” he said.

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