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Governor Abba Kabir Approves 71,000 Naira Minimum Wage for Kano State
Abba Kabir Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, has taken a significant step toward improving the lives of workers in the state by approving a new minimum wage of 71,000 naira.
This adjustment, which takes effect in November, is targeted at supporting workers and addressing economic challenges that have made everyday living increasingly expensive.
According to the governor, this new wage structure is part of his government’s dedication to social justice and a better standard of living for all Kano State employees.
The increase in the minimum wage will mean a substantial financial commitment from the state.
The monthly salary bill at the state level will rise by an estimated 6 billion naira, while local government councils will see their salary obligations increase by approximately 7 billion naira.
While this change will require a significant allocation of state funds, Yusuf highlighted that it’s a necessary investment to boost the morale of public sector workers and show them the value placed on their contributions to the state’s growth.
Teachers in Kano State have also seen benefits, as Yusuf’s administration recently promoted 20,737 teachers. This upgrade not only appreciates their hard work but also includes a financial reward, with an additional 340 million naira in salary increases being distributed to these educators.
This increase, already reflected in their salaries, is expected to motivate the teaching workforce to continue their dedication to the educational development of Kano’s younger generation.
Governor Yusuf expressed his appreciation for the state minimum wage implementation committee, whose efforts helped to ensure this new wage structure was realized.
He commended the committee for their dedication to the well-being of Kano’s workers and for handling the intricacies involved in adjusting wage scales and budget allocations.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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