JUST IN: Alex Otti Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage For Abia Workers

Governor Alex Otti has approved the implementation of a minimum wage of ₦70,000 for workers in Abia State.

During a press conference on Tuesday regarding the results of this week’s Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, highlighted the Governor’s commitment to supporting the workforce.

He noted that the new minimum wage payment will be effective from the end of October 2024.

He said: “Payment of minimum wage will commence in the next few days. The Governor has approved that.”

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