More
    HomeUncategorizedBenue Governor Alia Approves ₦75,000 Minimum Wage for State Workers

    Benue Governor Alia Approves ₦75,000 Minimum Wage for State Workers

    Published on

    Benue State Governor Hycienth Alia has approved a *₦75,000 minimum wage* for state workers, effective *November 2024*. This announcement was made on Monday at the State Secretariat following a meeting with representatives from organized labour.

    ### Wage Increase and Arrears Settlement

    Governor Alia also confirmed that the state government would pay *three months of the five-month backlog of arrears*, which had been promised to the union as part of the 2024 budget.

    “We have decided to set the wage at ₦75,000, exceeding the national minimum wage of ₦70,000 due to concerns raised by organized labour,” said Governor Alia, acknowledging the importance of addressing workers’ concerns during the negotiations.

    ### Commitment to Workers’ Welfare

    The governor emphasized his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of state workers, citing the government’s efforts to address issues like transportation allowances, tax relief, and other benefits. His motivation to clear the arrears is aimed at alleviating financial hardships faced by the workforce.

    Governor Alia reaffirmed that his government remains dedicated to ensuring workers in Benue State are properly cared for.

    Latest articles

    Ondo ,Private firm To Kick-Start 500,000bpd Oil Refinery

      Nigeriais moving fast to becoming a major exporter of petroleum products as Backbone Infrastructure...

    Senate Restructure Leadership Position Replaces Natasha With Aniekan Bassey As Diaspora Committee Chair

      The Nigerian Senate has replaced Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) as Chairperson of...

    Stop Enriching Private DISCOs With Public Funds, Senate Tells Federal Gov’t

      The Senate has urged the Federal Government to put an end to the use...

    Edo guber: Ighodalo accepts Supreme Court judgement

    By Ben Ogbemudia The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate in the September 2024 governorship election...

    More like this

    Ondo ,Private firm To Kick-Start 500,000bpd Oil Refinery

      Nigeriais moving fast to becoming a major exporter of petroleum products as Backbone Infrastructure...

    Senate Restructure Leadership Position Replaces Natasha With Aniekan Bassey As Diaspora Committee Chair

      The Nigerian Senate has replaced Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) as Chairperson of...

    Stop Enriching Private DISCOs With Public Funds, Senate Tells Federal Gov’t

      The Senate has urged the Federal Government to put an end to the use...