Jigawa State Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage For Civil Servants

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants to ₦70,000, setting a new standard for employee compensation in the state.

This decision was declared at the Jigawa State Government House in Dutse following the submission of a report from the state’s minimum wage committee.

Governor Namadi emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of its workforce, acknowledging the need to align salaries with the rising cost of living.

“We are resolved to pay our workers ₦70,000 as the new minimum wage,” he stated during the announcement.

The governor highlighted that this increment aims to alleviate the financial challenges faced by civil servants and is reflective of the economic and fiscal capabilities of the state.

The response from the state’s civil servants has been overwhelmingly positive, as many had been anticipating the adjustment.

The governor assured that the implementation of the new wage would commence promptly, ensuring that the necessary administrative processes are expedited for a smooth transition.

The minimum wage committee, established to evaluate and recommend fair wage adjustments, praised Governor Namadi for his prompt decision.

Their report considered several critical factors, including the current inflation rates and the necessity to maintain a motivated and efficient workforce amidst economic uncertainties.

This wage revision in Jigawa aligns with national movements, following President Bola Tinubu’s earlier directive setting ₦70,000 as the new federal minimum wage, up from the previous ₦30,000.