[Nigeria] Payment of new national minimum wage approved in Kogi

On February 15, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi approved the immediate implementation of the N30,000 new national minimum wage for the state workforce, with partial consequential adjustment, The Street Journal reports.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Folashade Arike-Ayoade, announced the news after an extensive meeting with organised labour in Lokoja.

Mrs Arike-Ayoade explained that the delay in the implementation of the new wage was a result of the inability of the constituted working committee to meet regularly, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SSG secretary, however, praised the organised labour for their understanding and patience so far, which she noted had resulted in the approval of its implementation.

The Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja, also expressed praise and appreciation to the organised labour for their commitment to reaching the agreement amicably, without resorting to strike action.

“Gov. Yahaya Bello is passionate about the welfare of civil servants and would continue to give priority attention to its workforce,” Chief Onoja said.

The Head of the State Civil Service, Mrs Hannah Odiyo, said, ”with the signing of the agreement on the new national minimum wage, the committee had completed its work peacefully, without recourse to strike action.”

In response, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Onuh Edoka, commended Governor Bello for, ” taking the bull by the horns in signing the new minimum wage.

“The earlier notice of strike served on the state government had been suspended with immediate effect considering this giant stride taken by government.

“We indeed commend the state government for signing the agreement with the mandate of immediate implementation to give civil servants in the state a new lease of life.

“Consequently, we assure you of civil servants’ commitment to effective productivity in all sectors of the economy,” the chairman said.

According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reporting, the agreement covers the state workforce as well as the local government workforce.

NAN reports that state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Ranti Ojo, state Chairman NUJ, Mr Adeiza Momoh-jimoh, and Chairman, NULGE, Tade Adeyemi, among others, were present at the signing of the agreement.

Source: The Street Journal

(Quotes via original reporting)

On February 15, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi approved the immediate implementation of the N30,000 new national minimum wage for the state workforce, with partial consequential adjustment, The Street Journal reports.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Folashade Arike-Ayoade, announced the news after an extensive meeting with organised labour in Lokoja.

Mrs Arike-Ayoade explained that the delay in the implementation of the new wage was a result of the inability of the constituted working committee to meet regularly, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SSG secretary, however, praised the organised labour for their understanding and patience so far, which she noted had resulted in the approval of its implementation.

The Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja, also expressed praise and appreciation to the organised labour for their commitment to reaching the agreement amicably, without resorting to strike action.

“Gov. Yahaya Bello is passionate about the welfare of civil servants and would continue to give priority attention to its workforce,” Chief Onoja said.

The Head of the State Civil Service, Mrs Hannah Odiyo, said, ”with the signing of the agreement on the new national minimum wage, the committee had completed its work peacefully, without recourse to strike action.”

In response, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Onuh Edoka, commended Governor Bello for, ” taking the bull by the horns in signing the new minimum wage.

“The earlier notice of strike served on the state government had been suspended with immediate effect considering this giant stride taken by government.

“We indeed commend the state government for signing the agreement with the mandate of immediate implementation to give civil servants in the state a new lease of life.

“Consequently, we assure you of civil servants’ commitment to effective productivity in all sectors of the economy,” the chairman said.

According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reporting, the agreement covers the state workforce as well as the local government workforce.

NAN reports that state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Ranti Ojo, state Chairman NUJ, Mr Adeiza Momoh-jimoh, and Chairman, NULGE, Tade Adeyemi, among others, were present at the signing of the agreement.

Source: The Street Journal

(Quotes via original reporting)