Gombe State Government Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage, Effective October

Minimum Wage Boost for Gombe Civil Servants - N70,000 Takes Effect

This exciting development comes after a successful meeting between the state government and labour leaders...

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The Gombe State Government has agreed to implement a minimum wage of N70,000 for state and local government civil servants, starting this October. After thorough discussions with labour representatives, chaired by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, the government confirmed the new wage.

The government has announced that they'll start receiving the new national minimum wage of N70,000 starting this October. This exciting development comes after a successful meeting between the state government and labour leaders, chaired by Deputy Governor Dr. Manasseh Daniel Jatau.

According to Dr. Jatau, the state government is fully committed to implementing the new minimum wage from this month. To ensure a seamless transition, a technical committee has been set up to finalize the process within just three days. Once they're done, the committee will reconvene to iron out the payment modalities.

Labour leaders are thrilled about the agreement, with Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Yusuf Aish-Bello, emphasizing that the union won't accept anything less than the agreed-upon N70,000 minimum wage. This is a significant win for civil servants in Gombe, and they can look forward to a substantial boost in their take-home pay starting this October.

Gombe State's Deputy Governor has issued a directive to civil servants: if the new N70,000 minimum wage isn't reflected in their October salaries, they should report directly to him. This assurance comes after the state government announced its commitment to implementing the wage increase from this month.

Yusuf Aish Bello, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Gombe, welcomes this development, pledging the union's cooperation with the technical committee. Together, they'll ensure a seamless rollout of the wage boost within the stipulated timeframe. This collaboration aims to prevent potential hiccups and guarantee civil servants receive their deserved pay bump.

Bello praised Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya for embracing the new minimum wage agreed upon by the NLC and Federal Government. This move puts Gombe among the pioneering states to implement the wage increase.

Gombe joins a select group of states implementing the new minimum wage, months after its approval. Borno also recently announced its commitment to pay the increased wage. 

Details:

• Effective Date: October 2024
• Minimum Wage: N70,000
• Affected Workers: State and local government civil servants
• Labour Union Stance: The Nigeria Labour Congress assured that the agreed minimum wage is non-negotiable, at N70,000 

Key Takeaways:

• Reporting Issues: Civil servants should contact the Deputy Governor directly if October salaries don't reflect the N70,000 minimum wage.
• Union Support: The Nigeria Labour Congress will work with the technical committee for smooth implementation.
• Implementation Timeline: Wage increase effective October, with a focus on timely resolution of potential issues.

Key Highlights:

• Effective Date: October 2024
• New Minimum Wage: N70,000
• Technical Committee: Set up to finalize the process within three days
• Payment Modalities: To be worked out after the technical committee completes its assignment