The Edo State government has commenced the payment of N70,000 minimum wage for its workers. Confirming the disbursement, Odion Olaye, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, praised the state government for honouring its commitment to the workers.
Olaye lauded Governor Godwin Obaseki’s initiative as a demonstration of dedication to workers’ welfare and urged the workers to reciprocate by generating more wealth for the state.
The Labour leader said, “I can confirm to you that the salary increase has been effected and workers are now earning N70,000 as minimum wage. I commend the governor for this.
“I will also urge the workers who are wealth creators to reciprocate the kind gesture of the governor and redouble their efforts towards making the state great.”
The N70,000 minimum wage was a fulfilment of the promise made by Obaseki during the inauguration of the Labour House on April 29, 2024. Obaseki, during the inauguration of the Labour House in Benin City, announced the increase of the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000, in order to reflect the prevailing economic conditions in the country.