Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced an increase in the minimum wage of civil servants in Ondo State.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, who revealed the new wage of N73,000 for the state’s workforce during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign flag-off in Ondo West Local Government Area on Saturday, stated that the government has implemented measures, including training programs and timely salary payments, to motivate civil servants.

Investors King reports that Aiyedatiwa assumed office as the acting governor of Ondo State following the death of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away at 67 after battling leukemia.

As Aiyedatiwa prepares to contest the governorship in the off-cycle election scheduled for November 16, 2024, under the APC platform, he reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants in the state.

He urged residents and citizens to turn out in large numbers and vote for him.

“Our civil servants are being motivated through various training programs, and their salaries are being paid regularly. We do not owe, but let me announce to you that this administration has decided to implement the new minimum wage,” Aiyedatiwa said.

“While the minimum wage is set at N70,000, ours will be N73,000. We will continue to improve your welfare and advance further. On November 16, 2024, come out in large numbers and vote for APC.”

In September, the Federal Government approved the payment of the newly set N70,000 minimum wage for workers across the country, as confirmed by Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

Teachers in the Buratai community located in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State are set to benefit from the Teachers’ Housing Project initiated by Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration.

Investors King gathered that the government is donating ten housing units for school teachers in the community.

During the project’s inauguration, Zulum explained that the housing initiative comprises 10 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.

He emphasized that this project demonstrates his administration’s commitment to providing affordable, quality healthcare and education services.

The governor noted that the initiative is part of a broader strategy to alleviate the housing challenges faced by teachers in the region.

Zulum stated, “I want to assure you that this administration is committed to providing affordable, quality healthcare delivery and, most importantly, education, which is the foundation for any meaningful development. Without education, there will be no meaningful progress.”

On October 10, the Borno State government secured a donation of 1.2 million euros from the Swiss Federation to support victims of the recent floods in the state.

The donation, directed to the Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Fund, was announced by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Nicolas Lang, during a condolence visit to the government house in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

Ambassador Lang was accompanied by Senior Humanitarian Advisor Nicolas Martin-Achard and Senior Political Advisor Florent Geel.

Lang noted that a previous donation from the Swiss government had been successfully used for its intended purpose, which was to support the Borno Model and mitigate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

He reiterated Switzerland’s continued support for the Borno State government, particularly residents affected by the crisis.

Civil servants in Kogi State are celebrating as Governor Usman Ododo has increased the state’s minimum wage to N72,500.

Investors King reported that during the unveiling ceremony of the new minimum wage on Monday, October 7, Governor Ododo announced an immediate salary increase for civil servants in the state.

According to the governor, the wage increase aims to help civil servants in Kogi cope with the economic hardship in the country and support families in the state. The Governor also announced a one-year suspension of the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax.

The Governor promised to allocate state resources equally to all sectors while emphasizing the efforts put in by government officials to filter out ghost workers from the system.

Ododo said, “I can not forget where I came from, I am a man from a humble background who became who I am by the grace of God and will therefore not use my position to oppress anyone but to better the lots of the people.

“You people generously elected me as your governor, and the resources of the state belong to you all, I am just your chief servant and I will ensure that the resources are allocated to all sectors fairly and equitably.

“All you have seen today is the painstaking efforts of the labour leaders and government who conducted staff audit screenings in the previous administration all in a bid to ensure that the right people take what belongs to them as workers and not ghost workers.”

“The new N72,500 minimum wage should take immediate effect, to enable the workers to cope with the current situation in the country.”

Speaking further, the Chairman of the state Minimum Wage Committee, Mr Elijah Evenemi, distanced the latest achievement from political affiliation.

Evenemi appreciated the governor for allowing the committee to operate without interference, which according to him helped them to achieve the goal.

Reacting to the announcement, the Association of Local Government Secretaries of Nigeria, Kogi State Chapter, thanked Governor Ododo for prioritizing the welfare of civil servants in the state.

The association stated that the salary increase would make their work easier, especially considering the current situation in the country, and also pledged their continued support for the governor.