Just In: Jubilation as Nigerian Gov Announces Over N100k Minimum Wages, N500k for Doctors, Others
- Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, has increased the state's minimum wage from N76,000 to N104,000 for civil servants
- Governor Uzodimma also raised doctors' minimum wage from N215,000 to N503,000, while that of tertiary institution teachers increased from N119,000 to N222,000
- Speaking on this, Uzodimma said no government can succeed without a cordial relationship with the labour union
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has increased the new minimum wage for civil servants in the state from N76,000 to N104,000.
The governor also announced an increase in the new minimum wage for doctors from N215,000 to N503,000. He further said the minimum wage of teachers in tertiary institutions was raised from N119,000 to N222,000.
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Uzodimma commends Imo people
Uzodimma explained that the people of Imo have faced a series of challenges since his administration took over the office, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, insecurity, the dispute over the minimum wage, the economic hardship as a result of the reform and the general subsidy removal.
He explained that his administration has it at the back of its mind that no government would perform better if there were no friendly and cordial relationship with the organised labour.
His statement reads in part:
“When workers are paid well, productivity rises, families are happier, and the local economy grows."
The governor explained that the new minimum wage is a way of investing in the people of the state, stressing that his administration believes in "stimulating political and economic activities, carrying bureaucrats along, and making sure that workers’ welfare was highly respected.”
How much is Imo IGR?
Governor Uzodimma also disclosed that Imo's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has experienced a significant increase from N400 million to over N3 billion per month.
According to Uzidimma, Imo was receiving allocations between N5 billion and N7 billion in 2020, but that has been increased to N14 billion.
This came days after the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) threatened the federal government that it would go on strike in the next seven days, except the government refunded the workers’ funds allegedly diverted from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
The labour union also asked the government to immediately constitute the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) governing board, adding that failure to meet their demands would lead to nationwide action.
The union announced the resolution in a communique at the end of its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting, which was held at its headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, August 13.
Widespread hardship has heightened demands for an increase in the national minimum wage in the country.
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Former Imo governor allegedly turns pastor
Legit.ng earlier reported that former governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, reportedly turned born again and started leading a church in Abuja,
A social media user alleged that the former governor named the church Rochas International Church, aka Family Victory Chapel.
Okorocha's video generated mixed reactions on social media, with many condemning Nigerian politicians in general.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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