Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has announced readiness towards ensuring prompt implementation of the new national minimum wage of N70,000.
The decision, the Governor explained, was the result of extensive discussions held by the government with the State Chapter of the Nigeria Labor Congress.
During a media briefing with journalists at Government House, the Governor stated that this initiative is designed to alleviate the adverse impacts of inflation, which have contributed to the rising cost of living in the country.
Governor Uzodinma underscored that his administration is dedicated to improving the welfare of the State’s workforce during times of economic stagnation.
He further stated that the new policy reflects his administration’s commitment to guaranteeing that workers are fairly compensated for their contributions to the state’s economic advancement.
The Governor urged the State Civil Servants to boost their productivity and dedication to delivering what he described as high-quality services to the people of the State.
“In line with our commitment to Imo workers, I held a productive meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in the State to draft modalities for the swift implementation of the new national minimum wage for the State workers.
“The discussion progressed smoothly and I am optimistic that with the pace we have set, the implementation of the new wage structure will commence in no distant time,” he assured.
Confirming the new development, the State Chapter Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Chigemezu Nwigwe expressed confidence in the government’s commitment to workers’ welfare, noting that plans were underway to implement the new wage structure.
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