Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in Rivers State. This decision came during a closed-door meeting with labor leaders and senior government officials.
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The announcement was made by the Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, who stated that the implementation of this new wage will take effect immediately, as reported by Channels Television on October 18.
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The payment of N85,000 as the new minimum wage for Rivers State workers was also confirmed by Arise TV news, monitored by Ejes Gist News
Minimum Wage Comparison Across States
- Lagos: N85,000
- Rivers: N85,000
- Ondo: N73,000
- Edo: N70,000
- Delta: N77,000
- Cross River: N45,000
The new wage aligns Rivers State with Lagos as one of the states with the highest minimum wage in Nigeria. This increase reflects the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants in the state.
