The Edo state government has successfully implemented the new minimum wage of N70,000, fulfilling a promise made by Governor Godwin Obaseki.
This increase, from the previous N40,000, began with the May 2024 salaries.
Governor Obaseki announced this commitment during the recent inauguration of the Labour House in Benin, the state capital. The wage increase aims to reflect the current economic realities and mitigate the effects of a challenging economy on the people of Edo State.
In a press statement released on Sunday, May 26, Chris Nehikhare, Edo Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, highlighted the significance of this development. He stated, “The Edo State government has paid the May salaries of workers in the state, reflecting the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage.”
Nehikhare emphasised that this move demonstrates the Obaseki-led administration’s dedication to the welfare of Edo workers. “This is in fulfilment of the promise made by Governor Godwin Obaseki to increase the minimum wage from N40,000 to N70,000, beginning this May, as part of efforts to cushion the impacts of the harsh economy occasioned by fuel subsidy removal and other economic decisions by the Federal Government. It is also in furtherance of the commitment of the Edo state government to meet its statutory obligation, even before the end of the month.”
He also encouraged Edo workers to remain committed to their duties and contribute effectively to the administration’s goals, ensuring Governor Obaseki finishes his term strong on November 12, 2024, as a way of reciprocating the state government’s gesture towards their welfare.
