Just In: Jubilation as Nigerian Gov Announces Over N100k Minimum Wages, N500k for Doctors, Others
- Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, has increased the state's minimum wage from N76,000 to N104,000 for civil servants
- Governor Uzodimma also announced the increment in the doctors' minimum wage from N215,000 to N503,000, while tertiary institution teachers minimum wages were increased from N119,000 to N222,000
- According to the governor, there is no government that can succeed without a cordial relationship with the labour union
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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has announced the increment of the new minimum wage in the state to N104,000 for the civil servants in the state. The earlier minimum wage the state government approved was N76,000.
The governor also announced an increase in the new minimum wage for doctors, from N215,000 to N503,000. Teachers in tertiary institutions also got an increase in the minimum wage from N119,000 to N222,000, and several others.
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Uzodimma comments Imo people
Uzodimma explained that the people of Imo have faced a series of challenges since his administration took over the office, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, insecurity, the dispute over the minimum wage, the economic hardship as a result of the reform and the general subsidy removal.
He explained that his administration has it at the back of its mind that no government would perform better if there were no friendly and cordial relationship with the organised labour.
His statement reads in part:
“When workers are paid well, productivity rises, families are happier, and the local economy grows."
The governor explained that the new minimum wage is a way of investing in the people of the state, stressing that his administration believes in "stimulating political and economic activities, carrying bureaucrats along, and making sure that workers’ welfare was highly respected.”
How much is Imo IGR?
Governor Uzodimma also disclosed that Imo's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has experienced a significant increase from N400 million to over N3 billion per month.
According to Uzidimma, Imo was receiving allocations between N5 billion and N7 billion in 2020, but that has been increased to N14 billion.
This came days after the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) threatened the federal government that it would go on strike in the next seven days, except the government refunded the workers’ funds allegedly diverted from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Also, the labour union was asking the government to immediately constitute the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) governing board, adding that failure to meet their demands in the next seven days would lead to nationwide action.
The union announced the resolution in a communique at the end of its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting, which was held at its headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, August 13.
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Former Imo governor allegedly turns pastor
Legit.ng earlier reported that former governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, reportedly turned born again and started leading a church in Abuja,
A social media user alleged that the former governor named the church Rochas International Church, aka Family Victory Chapel.
Okorocha's video generated mixed reactions on social media, with many condemning Nigerian politicians in general.
Source: Legit.ng
