Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦71,000 for civil servants, with implementation scheduled to begin in November 2024.
The announcement was made on Tuesday at the Government House during the presentation of the Public Service Negotiation Committee Report by the state’s Head of Civil Service.
Governor Yusuf highlighted that the decision to implement the new minimum wage took into account Kano’s large workforce and the financial challenges faced by the state, particularly its low Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
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“Kano state has one of the largest workforces in Nigeria, reflective of our population and specific local needs. Together with our financial constraints, including the low internally generated revenue (IGR) we inherited, we have decided to implement the new national minimum wage of ₦71,000,” the governor stated.
He revealed that implementing the minimum wage would raise the state’s monthly salary obligations by more than ₦6 billion, with an additional ₦7 billion needed for the 44 local government councils.
“Our administration is deeply committed to prioritizing the welfare of our civil servants, who tirelessly provide efficient, effective, and quality services to our people despite limited financial resources,” Yusuf said, stressing that this move reflects his administration’s dedication to social justice and economic growth.
Governor Yusuf expressed concern over the state’s low Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), which he attributed to the previous administration. He noted, “We inherited an average monthly IGR of only ₦2 billion. In contrast, states like Lagos generate about ₦54.3 billion, Rivers ₦14.5 billion, Ogun ₦10.1 billion, and Delta ₦7.1 billion.”
He emphasized the need for immediate reforms in the state’s revenue generation strategies to fulfill its increasing obligations.
While addressing civil servants, Yusuf encouraged them to improve service delivery and pursue innovative solutions to enhance public services.
“Let’s harness our collective strength to drive transformative change and achieve greatness in service,” he said.
Abdullahi Musa, the Head of Civil Service, commended the committee’s efforts in facilitating the smooth implementation of the new wage while presenting the report.
He assured the governor that the process would be managed seamlessly.
In his remarks, Kabiru Inuwa, a representative of the civil servants, expressed appreciation to the governor for his dedication to workers’ welfare.
“We thank the governor for approving the minimum wage despite the state civil servants being the most populous in the country,” he said.
Governor Yusuf urged the state’s workforce to enhance their commitment to productivity and efficiency, with the goal of securing a brighter future for Kano State.
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