Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the implementation of the new N70,000 national minimum wage for all state civil servants, local government employees, and Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) staff, effective Monday.
This move aligns with the Federal Government’s directive and demonstrates the governor’s commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare.
In a statement by the Governor’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, workers were urged to reciprocate this gesture with increased dedication, punctuality, and productivity. Governor Aliyu also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to regular salary disbursement, ensuring payments are made between the 19th and 22nd of each month.
In addition to the wage increase, the governor has taken steps to address unpaid gratuities to retirees. His administration has allocated N500 million monthly to settle existing gratuities and an additional N300 million to clear gratuities for retirees from 2023 onward. The goal is to eliminate all gratuity backlogs by the end of his tenure, marking a significant shift from the previous administration, which delayed salary payments for over 50 days, causing financial difficulties for workers.
These measures have garnered widespread praise from stakeholders, who view them as evidence of Governor Aliyu’s proactive leadership and accountability. By prioritising the welfare of workers and retirees, the initiatives are expected to boost morale and enhance productivity across various sectors, setting a new standard for governance in Sokoto State.
