By Aaior K. Comfort

The Gombe Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee, led by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Jatau, has announced that workers in the state will start receiving the agreed minimum wage of ₦70,000 this October.

During a briefing with journalists on Thursday evening, Jatau revealed that the committee has recently received the Federal Government’s consequential adjustment table. He noted that the technical sub-committee, headed by Finance Commissioner Gambo Magaji, has 72 hours to determine the amount payable to state workers.

Jatau stated, “Having received that document, we have decided to meet and assess precisely what we can do. From the membership you see from the government side and labor, it is evident that there is total concern. We have considered what is available and what is not, and I can assure you that the government and the governor are determined to pay the ₦70,000 minimum wage this month.”

He added that the technical committee would report back within 72 hours, potentially confirming the wage by Monday. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare but indicated that the state would not consider salary arrears at this time.

“I don’t have money for salary arrears; let’s start from where we are. At the time the Federal Government made the announcement, the circular to work with was not available. If we are to pay arrears, on what basis? The effective date for payment is October 2024,” Jatau explained.

Yusuf Aish-Bello, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, also weighed in, insisting that the union would not accept anything less than the agreed minimum wage. He stated, “The assurance I give to you is that it is going to be ₦70,000, nothing less. I want to inform the general civil servants and residents that we have examined tables from the national level, and I believe that when we reconvene in the technical meeting, we will arrive at what will be paid to the civil servants of Gombe State.”Gombe Begins New Minimum Wage Payment in October

By Aaior K. Comfort

The Gombe Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee, led by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Jatau, has announced that workers in the state will start receiving the agreed minimum wage of ₦70,000 this October.

During a briefing with journalists on Thursday evening, Jatau revealed that the committee has recently received the Federal Government’s consequential adjustment table. He noted that the technical sub-committee, headed by Finance Commissioner Gambo Magaji, has 72 hours to determine the amount payable to state workers.

Jatau stated, “Having received that document, we have decided to meet and assess precisely what we can do. From the membership you see from the government side and labor, it is evident that there is total concern. We have considered what is available and what is not, and I can assure you that the government and the governor are determined to pay the ₦70,000 minimum wage this month.”

He added that the technical committee would report back within 72 hours, potentially confirming the wage by Monday. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare but indicated that the state would not consider salary arrears at this time.

“I don’t have money for salary arrears; let’s start from where we are. At the time the Federal Government made the announcement, the circular to work with was not available. If we are to pay arrears, on what basis? The effective date for payment is October 2024,” Jatau explained.

Yusuf Aish-Bello, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, also weighed in, insisting that the union would not accept anything less than the agreed minimum wage. He stated, “The assurance I give to you is that it is going to be ₦70,000, nothing less. I want to inform the general civil servants and residents that we have examined tables from the national level, and I believe that when we reconvene in the technical meeting, we will arrive at what will be paid to the civil servants of Gombe State.”Gombe Begins New Minimum Wage Payment in October

By Aaior K. Comfort

The Gombe Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee, led by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Jatau, has announced that workers in the state will start receiving the agreed minimum wage of ₦70,000 this October.

During a briefing with journalists on Thursday evening, Jatau revealed that the committee has recently received the Federal Government’s consequential adjustment table. He noted that the technical sub-committee, headed by Finance Commissioner Gambo Magaji, has 72 hours to determine the amount payable to state workers.

Jatau stated, “Having received that document, we have decided to meet and assess precisely what we can do. From the membership you see from the government side and labor, it is evident that there is total concern. We have considered what is available and what is not, and I can assure you that the government and the governor are determined to pay the ₦70,000 minimum wage this month.”

He added that the technical committee would report back within 72 hours, potentially confirming the wage by Monday. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare but indicated that the state would not consider salary arrears at this time.

“I don’t have money for salary arrears; let’s start from where we are. At the time the Federal Government made the announcement, the circular to work with was not available. If we are to pay arrears, on what basis? The effective date for payment is October 2024,” Jatau explained.

Yusuf Aish-Bello, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, also weighed in, insisting that the union would not accept anything less than the agreed minimum wage. He stated, “The assurance I give to you is that it is going to be ₦70,000, nothing less. I want to inform the general civil servants and residents that we have examined tables from the national level, and I believe that when we reconvene in the technical meeting, we will arrive at what will be paid to the civil servants of Gombe State.”Gombe Begins New Minimum Wage Payment in October

By Aaior K. Comfort

The Gombe Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee, led by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Jatau, has announced that workers in the state will start receiving the agreed minimum wage of ₦70,000 this October.

During a briefing with journalists on Thursday evening, Jatau revealed that the committee has recently received the Federal Government’s consequential adjustment table. He noted that the technical sub-committee, headed by Finance Commissioner Gambo Magaji, has 72 hours to determine the amount payable to state workers.

Jatau stated, “Having received that document, we have decided to meet and assess precisely what we can do. From the membership you see from the government side and labor, it is evident that there is total concern. We have considered what is available and what is not, and I can assure you that the government and the governor are determined to pay the ₦70,000 minimum wage this month.”

He added that the technical committee would report back within 72 hours, potentially confirming the wage by Monday. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare but indicated that the state would not consider salary arrears at this time.

“I don’t have money for salary arrears; let’s start from where we are. At the time the Federal Government made the announcement, the circular to work with was not available. If we are to pay arrears, on what basis? The effective date for payment is October 2024,” Jatau explained.

Yusuf Aish-Bello, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, also weighed in, insisting that the union would not accept anything less than the agreed minimum wage. He stated, “The assurance I give to you is that it is going to be ₦70,000, nothing less. I want to inform the general civil servants and residents that we have examined tables from the national level, and I believe that when we reconvene in the technical meeting, we will arrive at what will be paid to the civil servants of Gombe State.”