Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has greenlit a substantial increase in minimum wage for civil servants, setting it at N85,000 above Federal government appro. Minimum wage.
This move, announced after a closed-door meeting with labor representatives, aims to alleviate economic strains and surpasses the national standard. Payments are scheduled to commence in November 2024.
Dr. George Nwaeke, Head of Rivers State Civil Service, affirmed the governor’s decision, highlighting its historic significance for state employees.
Plans for addressing arrears are underway, with a technical committee tasked to devise a feasible payment strategy.
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Chairman of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, Comrade Emecheta Chuku, praised Governor Fubara for prioritizing workers’ welfare, emphasizing the gesture’s importance amid prevailing challenges.
Rivers State NLC Chairman, Comrade Alex Agwanwor, echoed these sentiments, positioning Rivers alongside top-paying states like Lagos in Nigeria’s wage landscape.
