Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a new minimum wage of N77,000, with immediate effect. The decision followed a meeting between the governor, represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Mr.
Tokunbo Talabi, and leaders of the Organised Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), to finalize the implementation of the new wage structure.
Speaking through the SSG, Governor Abiodun emphasized that no worker in the state should earn less than N77,000, starting from this month. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to easing the hardship faced by citizens.
The governor also urged the organised private sector to adopt the new minimum wage, noting that their workers are equally affected by the country’s economic challenges.
He encouraged private sector employers to engage with stakeholders to determine a fair wage, while assuring that a monitoring team would be established to ensure compliance and protect workers from being short-changed.
