Akwa ibom state news on minimum wage

Here are some recent news updates on the minimum wage in Akwa Ibom State:

Latest Update (February 2023)

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the payment of the new minimum wage of N30,000 to its workers, effective from January 2023. This was announced by the state Governor, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, during the 2023 budget presentation to the state House of Assembly.

Background

In October 2021, the Akwa Ibom State Government had announced that it would pay the new minimum wage of N30,000 to its workers, following the passage of the National Minimum Wage Act by the National Assembly. However, the payment was delayed due to some technical issues.

Payment Commences

In January 2023, the state government commenced the payment of the new minimum wage to its workers, with the first batch of payments made to workers in the state's civil service. The payment was made through the state's Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

Benefits

The payment of the new minimum wage is expected to benefit over 100,000 workers in the state's civil service, including teachers, healthcare workers, and other public sector employees. The new minimum wage is expected to improve the standard of living of workers in the state and boost the state's economy.

Other States' Updates

It's worth noting that other states in Nigeria have also approved the payment of the new minimum wage to their workers. Some of these states include Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Ekiti, among others.

Sources

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.