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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.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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