In an effort to enhance workers’ welfare, several Nigerian governors have committed to implementing the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage, with some surpassing this federal standard.
President Bola Tinubu approved the wage increase on 29 July 2024, following negotiations between the Tripartite Committee, which includes representatives from Organised Labour, the private sector, and the federal government.
While many governors have embraced the increase to address the rising cost of living, some are concerned about their state’s ability to meet these financial obligations. Below is a list of governors who have exceeded the new minimum wage and those committed to implementing it:
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Governors Announcing Above ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State)
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- Lagos State approved a minimum wage of ₦85,000, with plans to raise it to ₦100,000 by January 2025 to improve the livelihood of civil servants.
Dapo Abiodun (Ogun State)
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- Governor Abiodun announced a minimum wage of ₦77,000, effective from 14 October 2024.
Muhammad Yahaya (Gombe State)
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- Gombe State agreed with the Nigeria Labour Congress to implement a ₦71,500 minimum wage as of 15 October 2024.
Ahmed Ododo (Kogi State)
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- Governor Ododo approved ₦72,500 as the minimum wage on 7 October 2024 and offered a tax exemption on the wage for one year to ease financial burdens.
Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta State)
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- Governor Oborevwori directed the immediate payment of ₦77,000 as the minimum wage for state workers.
Governors Committed to ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
Charles Soludo (Anambra State)
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- Payment of ₦70,000 will commence by the end of October 2024.
Dikko Radda (Katsina State)
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- Governor Radda announced readiness for ₦70,000 on 5 September 2024.
Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi State)
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- Payment began in September 2024.
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa State)
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- Approved ₦70,000 on 19 August 2024.
Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo State)
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- Declared readiness to implement ₦70,000.
Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State)
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- Confirmed readiness for wage increase on 6 August 2024.
Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)
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- Announced the new structure on 29 July 2024.
Babagana Zulum (Borno State)
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- Approved payment of ₦70,000 new minimum wage on 21 July 2024.
Ademola Adeleke (Osun State)
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- Confirmed commitment on 19 July 2024.
Hyacinth Alia (Benue State)
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- Announced readiness to pay ₦70,000 on 19 July 2024.
This new wage structure is viewed as a positive step towards improving the welfare of Nigerian civil servants amidst economic challenges.
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