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In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved an increase in the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000. However, implementation has varied across states, with some yet to adopt the new wage.
Several states have pledged to pay more than the federal minimum. Here’s a list of states that have announced plans to offer salaries above N70,000:
Lagos State:
On October 16, 2024, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a new minimum wage of N85,000, citing the high cost of living. He aims to increase it to N100,000 by January 2025.
Ogun State:
Governor Dapo Abiodun approved a minimum wage of N77,000 on October 15, 2024.
Gombe State:
An agreement signed on October 14, 2024, between the state government and the Nigeria Labour Congress sets the minimum wage at N71,451.15.
Ondo State:
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced an increase to N73,000 for state workers on October 12, 2024, during his campaign kickoff for the November 16 governorship election.
Kogi State:
Governor Usman Ododo approved a N72,500 minimum wage for civil servants, suspending tax on this amount for one year.
States Committed to N70,000 Wage:
– Anambra: Payments begin in October 2024, as stated by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
– Katsina: Governor Dikko Radda confirmed the commitment to the new wage.
– Ebonyi: Governor Francis Nwifuru approved N70,000 for civil servants in September.
– Adamawa: Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced the new wage for state and local government workers in August.
– Oyo: Governor Seyi Makinde plans to implement the minimum wage once salary adjustments are resolved.
– Borno: Payments are set to begin in October 2024.
States like Osun and Benue have also expressed readiness to adopt the new minimum wage. However, states such as Jigawa, Zamfara, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa have yet to announce their implementation plans.
