Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦71,000 for civil servants, with implementation scheduled to start in November 2024.
The governor announced this on Tuesday at the Government House while presenting the Public Service Negotiation Committee Report, delivered by the state’s Head of Civil Service.
Governor Yusuf mentioned that the large workforce in Kano and the financial constraints, particularly the state’s low Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), were taken into account when deciding to implement the new minimum wage.
“Our administration is deeply committed to prioritising the welfare of our civil servants, who tirelessly provide efficient, effective, and quality services to our people despite limited financial resources,” Yusuf said, stressing that this move reflects his administration’s dedication to social justice and economic growth.
He lamented the state’s low IGR, inherited from the previous administration, stating, “We inherited an average monthly IGR of only ₦2 billion. By comparison, states such as Lagos generate an average of ₦54.3 billion, Rivers ₦14.5 billion, Ogun ₦10.1 billion, and Delta ₦7.1 billion.”
Governor Yusuf urged civil servants to enhance delivery and pursue innovative solutions to upgrade public services.
“Let’s harness our collective strength to drive transformative change and achieve greatness in service,” he said.
Governor Yusuf concluded by urging the state’s workforce to intensify their dedication to productivity and efficiency, aiming for a brighter future for Kano State.