The Gombe State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N71,451.15 for state civil servants and Local Government employees.
This development followed the successful conclusion of negotiations between the government and organised labour, which will see the lowest-paid worker in the state now earning the new national minimum wage.
Both the Gombe State Government and the Labour Union agreed and signed the documents containing details of the new minimum wage package, earlier on Monday.
The signing ceremony, was presided over by Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, who chairs the state negotiation committee.
In his remarks to the press, Jatau reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Inuwa Yahaya to improving the welfare of workers.
According to him, “This agreement demonstrates Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to enhancing the livelihood of public servants, ensuring their hard work is properly rewarded.”
It may be recalled that the negotiation committee had previously announced the approval of the wage increase, with implementation set to commence in October 2024.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Gombe State Chapter, Comrade Yusuf Aish Bello, expressed appreciation to Governor Inuwa for his responsiveness.
He called on workers to reciprocate the gesture through renewed dedication and commitment to their duties.
The event was attended by key government officials, including the Head of Civil Service, Ahmed Kasimu Abdullahi, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Muhammad Gambo Magaji, who chairs the Technical Committee, Commissioners of Budget and Economic Planning, Local Government and Community Development, State Accountant General, Permanent Secretary Bureau for Public Service Reforms, ALGON Deputy Chairperson along with other officials and representatives of the NLC.
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