Abia state feb 6 2017 salary news
I've found some information on the salary news in Abia State, Nigeria on February 6, 2017.
According to reports, the Abia State Government announced a new minimum wage for its workers, effective from February 6, 2017. The new minimum wage was set at N18,000 per month, which is an increase from the previous minimum wage of N13,000 per month.
The announcement was made by the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, who said that the increase was aimed at improving the welfare of workers in the state. The governor also stated that the new minimum wage would be implemented across all sectors of the state's economy, including the civil service, education, and healthcare.
The Abia State Government also announced that it would be implementing a new salary structure for its workers, which would see a significant increase in the salaries of workers in the state. The new salary structure was designed to ensure that workers in the state received a fair and competitive salary that reflected their skills and experience.
The news was welcomed by workers in the state, who had been demanding a salary increase for some time. The Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had been leading the campaign for a salary increase, and the announcement was seen as a major victory for the workers.
Here are some quotes from the news reports:
- "We are pleased to announce that the Abia State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N18,000 per month for its workers. This is a significant increase from the previous minimum wage of N13,000 per month, and we believe it will improve the welfare of our workers." - Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State
- "We have been demanding a salary increase for some time, and we are pleased that the government has finally listened to our demands. The new minimum wage will go a long way in improving the standard of living of our members." - Joseph Nwachukwu, Chairman, Abia State NLC
I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any further questions!