Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has declared that his administration will commence the payment of the N30,000 minimum wage starting from June 2024.
The announcement was made during a meeting with the state’s Labour union leaders on Wednesday.
Governor Lawal, represented by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, emphasized that the decision to implement the minimum wage demonstrates the government’s dedication to enhancing the welfare of workers in Zamfara State.
He assured the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) chapters in Zamfara that the move is aimed at motivating the state’s workforce.
“In my capacity as the Governor of Zamfara State, I am pleased to announce to the leaders of the state’s Labour unions that my administration will kick-start the payment of the N30,000 minimum wage next month, June,” Governor Lawal stated.
He highlighted the various civil service reforms already implemented by his administration to improve workers’ conditions, including the settlement of three months’ salary arrears, payment of leave grants, and other bonuses.
Governor Lawal further disclosed that his government has disbursed a total sum of N4,337,087,490 billion in four installments to retirees from the state and local governments, who had not received their entitlements since 2011.
He reassured employees that his administration is committed to ensuring the efficiency of the civil service and timely payment of retirement benefits without any delays.
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