Ododo approves N72,500 minimum wage for Kogi civil servants

Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, has approved N72,500 as the minimum wage for civil servants in the state.

In July, President Bola Tinubu approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the country.

On Tuesday, Ododo announced that the Kogi government will pay civil servants in the state N72,500 as minimum wage to help them cope with the current economic challenges.

The governor also suspended the tax burden on the approved minimum wage for one year.

Ododo said his administration is committed to ensuring that the new minimum wage is not only implemented promptly but also sustained in the long term.

He highlighted the need for continuous dialogue and collaboration between the government and labour to address any issues that may arise.

He said the government is dedicated to improving the welfare of its employees and creating a conducive working environment for all.

“I cannot forget where I came from; I am a man from a humble background who became who I am by the grace of God and will therefore not use my position to oppress anyone but to better the lots of the people,” the governor said.

“You people generously elected me as your governor, and the resources of the state belong to you all. I am just your chief servant, and I will ensure that the resources are allocated to all sectors fairly and equitably.

“All you have seen today is the painstaking efforts of the labour leaders and government who conducted staff audit screenings in the previous administration, all in a bid to ensure that the right people take what belongs to them as workers and not ghost workers.”