As an empathy-cal governor, leading the capital of Nigeria and Africa’s economy city, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has announced minimum wage for civil servants in the state as N85,000 naira.
The ‘Eko’ able governor made this known while granting an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday.
“I’m glad to let you know that the minimum wage for Lagos state, which we have discussed with our union, is N85,000,” Sanwo-Olu added.
“It is not a competition. I am not going to say that we are paying more than some people, it is a function of affordability and capacity, leading by the example as the ‘Eko megacity.’
“We know too well that when people live in Lagos, Lagos has a premium in terms of the cost of living. We are fully aware.
“We also increased our salary earlier in the year. I will want to come back in January and say that I have been able to increase the minimum wage of Lagos to N100,000, not because I want to make anybody look bad, but because I want my people to have a living wage.”
Recall will abreast you of President Bola Tinubu, signed the minimum wage bill, increasing the workers’ pay package from N30,000 to N70,000, into law.
Lagos, Igbega for Everyone
Speaking on the identity of Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said he envisions a state where the public transport system is efficient, reliable and businesses thrive well.
“The dream identity will be a Lagos that truly works for everyone. A Lagos where you can have predictable journey time. You can come out of the office and simply say that in 10 minutes or 35 minutes, you can get to a predictable destination,” the governor stressed.
“A Lagos that encourages all the creative capabilities and minds that we have. A Lagos where the strength is in the people, the social life and the creative world.
“A Lagos where you expect safety and security to be paramount. A Lagos where the financial transactions continue to blossom well.”
A Lagos where everyone truly rise collectively – depicting his campaign promise, Igbega eko, Ajumoshe ni!
