Another Nigerian governor announces new minimum wage

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“Owing to the peculiarity of Cross River State regarding its lean finances occasioned by low Statutory Federal Allocation and aggravated by the unfavourable State GDP to Debt servicing ratio, the new wage implementation is in line with the realities of the time rather than sentiments.” “Accordingly, whatever action aimed at alleviating the suffering of the workers is readily embraced by me. One of such measures is the payment of a living wage to the workforce.At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?“May I, therefore, state categorically that the government of Cross River State, under my leadership, is willing and ready to put smiles on the faces of its workers and in line with the season of sweetness which characterises my administration,” the governor said.

But some governors unilaterally announcing a new minimum wage for civil servants in their states without waiting for the outcome of the national minimum wage committee suggests they may have opted out of any anticipated recommendation of the committee.

 

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