The Ebonyi State Government has approved a new minimum wage of ₦90,000 for civil and public servants, up from ₦70,000. The increase, which takes immediate effect, was announced after the State Executive Council meeting in Abakaliki. Commissioner for Information Ikeuwa Collins-Omebeh said the decision reflects Governor Francis Nwifuru’s People’s Charter of Needs Agenda, prioritizing workers’ welfare. The council also approved the establishment of the Ebonyi State Virology Research and Innovative Centre to enhance research, diagnosis, and surveillance of viral diseases. #MinimumWage #EbonyiState #WorkersWelfare

Imo Governor Approves New Minimum Wage: N104,000 For Civil Servants, N503,000 For Doctors Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants, up from N76,000, citing current economic realities. Doctors’ minimum wage also rose from N215,000 to N503,000, while tertiary institution teachers will now earn a minimum of N222,000. Announcing the new wage package during a meeting with labour leaders in Owerri, Uzodimma said improved welfare would boost productivity, stimulate the local economy, and strengthen relations with organised labour. The governor also revealed that Imo’s Internally Generated Revenue has grown from N400m to over N3bn monthly, while the state’s debt profile has dropped below N100bn. He further announced that the state will begin payment of the last batch of N16bn gratuities owed pensioners on August 27. #ImoState #MinimumWage #HopeUzodimma

💰 FG Begins Payment of ₦44,000 Minimum Wage Arrears to Former NYSC Members The Federal Government has officially commenced the disbursement of ₦44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This payment is part of efforts to settle outstanding obligations following the adjustment of the national minimum wage. Ex-corps members who served during the period affected by the wage increment are now receiving their due compensation — a long-awaited move that has been widely applauded across social media. ⸻ #NYSCArrears #FGPayments #MinimumWageUpdate #CorpsMembers

NYSC Commences Payment of ₦77,000 Arrears to Corps Members The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has initiated the disbursement of ₦77,000 arrears to corps members, fulfilling the Federal Government’s commitment to align their allowances with the new minimum wage.  Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of NYSC, confirmed that the payment process has begun for both current and recently discharged corps members. This follows the government’s approval to increase the monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, as stipulated by the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.   While the commencement of payments marks a significant milestone, some former corps members have raised concerns about delays in receiving their arrears. The NYSC assures all eligible individuals that efforts are underway to ensure prompt and complete disbursement.  This development is a positive step towards improving the welfare of corps members, enabling them to better transition into post-service life and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s growth. #NYSCArrears #CorpsMembersAllowance #MinimumWageUpdate #YouthEmpowerment