Kano State Authorities has begun implementing the newly accepted ₦71,000 minimal wage for its employees, fulfilling a key promise to boost their welfare.
The implementation follows the federal government’s approval of suggestions from a particular committee tasked with reviewing the minimal wage.
Staff obtained their November salaries with the accepted increment, sustaining the federal government’s custom of paying salaries promptly on the twenty fifth of every month.
Commenting on the event, the Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and recommended the governor for retaining his promise.
“For the reason that very day His Excellency made the pronouncement on the wage enhance, I remained optimistic that the governor’s phrases can be matched with motion,” Musa acknowledged.
He urged civil servants to reciprocate the gesture with dedication and dedication. “This increment is a name for us to rededicate ourselves to efficient and environment friendly service supply. Allow us to exhibit arduous work and concern of God in our duties to totally justify what we’re incomes,” he added.
Musa additionally suggested employees to handle the increment properly, saying, “Keep away from extravagant spending and use this increment to raised your dwelling circumstances.”
Highlighting the federal government’s broader dedication to employees’ welfare, Musa disclosed that allowances for well being employees had additionally been paid as a part of ongoing efforts to enhance their circumstances.
The announcement has sparked widespread celebration amongst Kano State employees. Many expressed pleasure upon receiving wage alerts reflecting the brand new wage.
“It is a life-changing transfer by the federal government. It would ease the financial strain many people have been going through,” stated one excited employee.
A public faculty trainer shared comparable views, “The governor has actually demonstrated his dedication to our welfare. This increment will inspire us to present our greatest in our roles.”
The Director of Public Enlightenment within the Workplace of the Head of Civil Service, Aliyu Yusuf, reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to employees’ welfare and urged civil servants to stay steadfast of their duties.