Niger State government has approved a new minimum wage of eighty thousand naira for civil servants, set to commence in November 2024.
This announcement was made by the state governor, Umaru Bago, following a lengthy negotiation between the state government and the leadership of the state’s Labour Union.
Governor Bago assured workers that the state’s investment in agricultural development would support the sustainability of the new minimum wage. He expressed confidence that the government could increase the minimum wage further in the future through agricultural productivity.
The new wage increase will apply to both state and local government civil servants. Governor Bago also confirmed that the October salaries have already been disbursed, meaning the increased wages will officially begin in November.
Expressing his approval, Idris Lafene, the Niger State chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, praised the decision but acknowledged that it is still not sufficient to cover current living costs.
In addition to Niger State, other northern states have also recently increased their minimum wages. On October 15, 2024, Gombe State Governor Muhammad Yahaya signed to pay ₦71,500 as the new minimum wage. Kogi Governor Usman Ododo approved a ₦72,500 minimum wage for civil servants in the state with immediate effect. Furthermore, Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris approved ₦75,000 as the new minimum wage for state civil servants on October 23, 2024.
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