In a landmark decision, Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for the state’s civil servants, one of the highest in Nigeria. This comes after extensive discussions between labor leaders and the state government aimed at improving workers’ welfare. The wage increase will be supported by a ₦53.5 billion supplementary budget, recently ratified by the state legislature. This move is expected to boost the living standards of civil servants and further drive economic development in the state.
The newly approved wage is part of Kebbi’s commitment to alleviating the economic pressures on public workers due to rising inflation and living costs. The state’s legislature, in conjunction with various budget committees, carefully considered the financial implications of the pay rise before passing the bill. This wage hike will position Kebbi among the few Nigerian states offering competitive remuneration, further bolstering Governor Idris’s popularity among the workforce.
