Full List of 19 Nigerian Governors Paying Above N70k Minimum Wage

Full List of 19 Nigerian Governors that are paying above N70k minimum wage.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that several Nigerian governors have exceeded the federal government’s minimum wage benchmark of ₦70,000, offering civil servants higher pay to address economic challenges and living costs.

 

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The states are:

1) Lagos (₦85,000): Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu introduced a ₦85,000 wage, aiming for ₦100,000 by January 2025.

2) Rivers (₦85,000): Governor Siminalayi Fubara matched Lagos with ₦85,000 for state workers.

3) Enugu (₦80,000): Governor Peter Mbah approved ₦80,000 for immediate implementation.

4) Akwa Ibom (₦80,000): Governor Umo Eno announced ₦80,000 and set up an implementation committee.

5) Bayelsa (₦80,000): Governor Douye Diri included pensions and gratuities in the package.

6) Niger (₦80,000): Governor Mohammed Bago committed to sustaining ₦80,000 from November 2024.

7) Delta (₦77,500): Delta workers are set to receive ₦77,500 following the state’s announcement.

8) Ogun (₦77,000): Governor Dapo Abiodun approved a new wage of ₦77,000 in October.

9) Ebonyi (₦75,000): Governor Francis Nwifuru implemented ₦75,000 after reviewing economic conditions.

10) Kebbi (₦75,000): Governor Nasir Idris approved ₦75,000 for state workers in October.

11) Ondo (₦73,000): Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa introduced ₦73,000 during his campaign.

12) Kogi (₦72,500): Governor Ahmed Ododo set the wage at ₦72,500 and suspended taxes on the amount for a year.

13) Kaduna (₦72,000): Governor Uba Sani established ₦72,000 as the minimum wage from November 2024.

14) Gombe (₦71,500): Governor Muhammad Yahaya signed an agreement for ₦71,500 with labor unions.

15) Kano (₦71,000): Governor Abba Yusuf introduced ₦71,000 as the new minimum wage in November.

16) Oyo (₦80,000): Governor Seyi Makinde approved ₦80,000 after committee recommendations.

17) Osun (₦75,000): Governor Ademola Adeleke introduced ₦75,000 following negotiations with public service unions.

18) Nasarawa (₦70,500): Governor Abdullahi Sule confirmed ongoing payment of ₦70,500 while addressing labour concerns about adjustments.

19) Benue (₦75,000): Governor Hyacinth Alia approved ₦75,000 for workers and pledged to clear outstanding salary arrears.