The Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has disclosed that his state will be the first to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage.
The governor disclosed this on Wednesday in Kaduna at Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies’ workshop on ‘Conflict Management from Harmonious Industrial Labour Relations Environment ‘ organised for kano State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and their affiliates.
Represented by Kano State’s Head of Civil Service, Abdullahi Musa, the governor confirmed that his state will pioneer the implementation of the new minimum wage.
“To confirm that, and to demonstrate the kind of seriousness the government has on implementation of the new minimum wage, we are going to be in Kaduna for a retreat, particularly to address issue that has to do with minimum wage in Kano State”.
Governor Yusuf had earlier in August, 2024 inaugurated an advisory committee on the implementation of the new minimum wage in Kano State.
“The entire advisory committee is here in Kaduna to discuss on the issue of minimum wage to be able to conclude, and hopefully by next week, we will deliver our submission/report to the governor for possible action. So by grace of God, we will be the first to key in, in making this possible”.
According to the governor, the relationship between Kano workers and the government is very peaceful and harmonious.
Earlier, the Director General of MINILS, Comrade Issa Aremu tasked workers on the need to engage in constructive negotiation with the government for positive results, adding that negotiation is key in unionism.
Also, the Controller of Labour, Kaduna State, Isah Bello Dambazau urged participants to remain united and share experiences and insights that will empower them to navigate the complexities of workplace interactions.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Director, Trade Union Education Department of MINILS, Dr. Raji Michael explained that the workshop aimed at bringing together key stakeholders to enhance their understanding of conflict and equip them with practical tools for solutions.
He however, noted that the workshop will empower participants to become effective mediators and advocates for peaceful industrial relations.