Yobe State Government has signed a new minimum wage agreement with organized labour, paving the way for payment to commence in December 2024.
The agreement was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Mallam Wali, on behalf of the government, while the NLC Chairman, Yobe State Council, Comrade Muktar Musa Tarbutu, represented the labour union.
According to Baba Mallam Wali, the new minimum wage of N70,000 will benefit staff at all levels, including pensioners and those on special salary structures.
“However, consultations are still ongoing between the government and organized labour regarding the position of local government employees, as their payment schedule has not been clearly outlined”, he said.
The SSG urged civil servants in the state to reciprocate the government’s gesture by adhering to the ethics of civil service, demonstrating vigorous commitment, discipline and dedication to their assigned responsibilities.
Recall that the Yobe State government had last Saturday approved the implementation of N70,000 as new minimum wage, but with effect from December 2024.