Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State has announced that his administration is prepared to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state.
The governor made this announcement in Birnin Kebbi on Friday during a courtesy visit from the leadership of the state council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the Government House.
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He noted that some individuals have been spreading rumors that his administration would not implement the new minimum wage.
The governor assured the workers that he would begin implementing the new minimum wage immediately once the template for its execution is provided to the state government.
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“Even the federal government that approved the new wage is yet to commence payment. This will be so until modalities are finalised. When we are ready, the NLC and my government will dialogue to chart the best course of action for implementation,” he said.
He explained that the N500 annual development levy, which has been in place since the days of the defunct Sokoto State, was the minimal amount his government deducted from workers’ salaries and is permitted by law.
“The deductions from the workers salaries only amounted to N11m,” he said.
Earlier, state NLC Chairman Comrade Murtala Usman stated that the visit was meant to express their appreciation to the governor for being the “most labor-friendly” leader in the country.
