The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for civil servants in the state, effective November 2024.
According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa on Thursday, the decision is aimed at advancing workers’ interests and aligns with Sani’s lifelong commitment to promoting and protecting workers’ rights.
“The decision is in line with the advancement of the interests of workers and improvement in the living conditions of the poor, vulnerable and underserved in Kaduna State,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the governor, according to the statement, is set to launch a free transportation scheme for civil servants with the release of 100 CNG buses.
Sani said the free transportation scheme, which included the release of 100 CNG buses, is designed to alleviate the suffering of workers and enhance their productivity.
The governor noted that the buses would convey civil servants to and from work, providing relief from transportation costs while noting that “a Joint Management Committee consisting of representatives of organized labour (NLC and TUC) and the State Government will be set up to manage the Free Transportation Scheme for civil servants.”
He added that his administration was dedicated to enhancing the welfare of our civil servants and improving their productivity.
“Kaduna State Government will continue to fashion and implement policies and measures to bring succour to the people. We are committed to transforming the lives of the less privileged. With the sustained support of our citizens, we shall make Kaduna State a Model for Social Welfare Interventions,” the governor said.
(Punch)
