Kano Governor to Announce New Minimum Wage Next Week

Posted by Lawal Munirst on October 23, 2024 0

During the report presentation, Yusuf expressed strong confidence in the committee’s work, acknowledging their thorough research and wide consultations.

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has stated that he will announce a new minimum wage for the workers next week.

This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday.

The committee, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, Usman Bala, was tasked with reviewing and recommending improvements to the state’s minimum wage structure.

During the report presentation, Yusuf expressed strong confidence in the committee’s work, acknowledging their thorough research and wide consultations.

He emphasised that their recommendations would help the government implement policies that are both economically viable and sustainable.

“We chose this committee because we believe in their ability to provide valuable insights and innovative ideas for moving forward,” the governor was quoted as saying in the statement.

Yusuf reassured civil servants of his administration’s dedication to fulfilling the promises made during the campaign, particularly concerning improving their welfare.

He called for patience as the government carefully reviews the committee’s recommendations to ensure they comply with constitutional guidelines.

The governor further noted that the final decision on the report will be made public next week.

The committee chairman, Bala explained that the recommendations were crafted with careful consideration of Kano’s current economic conditions.

He expressed confidence that the proposed wage structure would be both durable and sustainable for the state, and would positively impact the financial stability of civil servants.

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