Akwa ibom news on minimum wage
Here are some recent news updates on the minimum wage in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria:
Latest Update (March 2023): The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the payment of the new minimum wage of N30,000 to its workers, effective from March 2023. This was announced by the state Governor, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, during the 2023 budget presentation.
Previous Updates:
- October 2022: The Akwa Ibom State Government had earlier announced that it would pay the new minimum wage of N30,000 to its workers, but the payment was delayed due to some technical issues.
- June 2022: The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly passed the Minimum Wage Bill, which was sent to the state Governor for assent. The bill aimed to ensure that workers in the state receive a minimum wage of N30,000.
- April 2022: The Akwa Ibom State Government had threatened to sack workers who refused to accept the new minimum wage of N30,000. The government claimed that the previous minimum wage of N18,000 was no longer sustainable.
Background:
- In April 2021, the Federal Government of Nigeria increased the national minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000.
- Akwa Ibom State, like other states in Nigeria, was expected to implement the new minimum wage.
- However, the state government had initially expressed concerns about the financial implications of implementing the new minimum wage, citing the state's financial constraints.
Reactions:
- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had threatened to embark on a strike if the Akwa Ibom State Government failed to implement the new minimum wage.
- The state chapter of the NLC had also called on the government to prioritize the welfare of workers and ensure that they receive the new minimum wage.
Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.