Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has approved the implementation of N30,000 as minimum wage for the workers in the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Folashade Arike Ayoade disclosed this on Tuesday after an extensive meeting with the organised labour in Lokoja.
She blamed the delay in the implementation on the inability of the committee to meet regularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has been overcome.
The SSG equally commended the organised labour for their understanding and patience, which she said has resulted in the signing of the implementation of the new minimum wage.
In his remark, the Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja hailed the organized labour for their understanding and commitment to reaching the agreement amicably without resorting to strike action.
He described Governor Bello as a leader who is passionate about the welfare of civil servants and would continue to give priority attention to its workforce.
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Also, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Onuh Edoka said Kogi State civil servants have been brought to the same level as their counterparts in other states already implementing the new minimum wage.
This came as Governor Bello briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the improved security situation in his state.
Speaking to State House correspondents on the outcome of the closed-door meeting with the president in Abuja, the governor noted that Kogi has been enjoying relative peace and stability in recent times due to new security measures introduced in the state.
According to the governor, Nigerians have a role to play in securing the nation. He called on all citizens to complement the government’s effort by serving as agents of security in their homes and areas of abode.
He said:
As usual, I came to visit Mr President to give him an update of the situation in my area of responsibility, which is Kogi State.
(As) you all know, Kogi, as (of) the time I assumed office, used to be the most dangerous, let me put it that way, crime state, before. But, as (of) today, with (the) special grace of God, Kogi is now the safest state, as far as Nigeria is concerned.
And the President is very pleased about our performance in the state in the area of security, economy, infrastructural development, integration, peace and unity that are being enjoyed in Kogi State today.