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Kebbi State Set to Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage for Workers – Governor Idris
Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State has announced that his administration is fully prepared to implement the payment of a N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state.
He made this statement during a meeting with the leadership of the Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday.
The meeting, held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, was part of a courtesy visit by the NLC leadership to discuss pressing labor issues, including the welfare of workers in the state.
Governor Idris emphasized that his administration prioritizes the well-being of public servants and is committed to improving their living standards through the proposed wage increase.
This decision to implement the N70,000 minimum wage aligns with the governor’s campaign promises to enhance the economic conditions of civil servants and address the rising cost of living.
Governor Idris assured the NLC delegation that his government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the policy is rolled out smoothly and efficiently.
The governor’s pledge has been welcomed by the NLC leadership, which expressed optimism that the increased minimum wage would positively impact the livelihoods of workers across the state.
The NLC also reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the state government to ensure that workers’ rights and welfare are safeguarded.
Governor Idris concluded by calling for continued collaboration between the state government and labor unions to promote harmony and address any challenges that may arise as the new wage policy takes effect.
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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