Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the payment of the new minimum wage of N70,000 to workers in the state from October.
The approval was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the state's Finance Commissioner, Hauwa Nuru.
The statement said the approved salary will be implemented across the public service in Kwara State, effective October 2024.
According to Nuru, the decision, which includes consequential adjustments to the relevant wage structures, was taken after a tripartite meeting between the government, the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Joint Negotiating Council ( JNC) and representatives of the organized private sector.
Ms Nuru, co-chair of the minimum wage committee, said Governor Abdulrazaq gave the committee authority to reach a consensus that benefits all parties involved.
“The immediate implementation of this new salary underscores Governor AbdulRazaq's proactive and pro-worker approach,” he said.
According to the commissioner, the template also covers workers in the 16 local government areas of the state.
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Ms Nuru said the new wage policy would cushion the effects of current economic realities in a sustainable way.
He said a spirit of collaboration between the government and unions made the agreement possible.
“The new minimum wage is a testament to the State's commitment to ensuring that the well-being of workers remains a priority in its policies,” the commissioner added.