Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has announced that his government will begin payment of N30,000 minimum wage effective June 2024.
Lawal announced this on Wednesday during a meeting with leadership of the Labour unions in the state.
A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that implementing the minimum wage further reflects government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare.
According to the statement, the Governor addressed leaders of the Zamfara State chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), affirming that implementing the N30,000 minimum wage is aimed at motivating Zamfara workers.
The Governor said, “today, I want to announce to the Zamfara State Labour union leaders that my government will commence payment of N30,000 minimum wage next month, June.
“Since assuming office as the Governor of Zamfara State, my administration has implemented numerous civil service reforms to ensure…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
