Anambra state new minimum wage
As of 2022, the new minimum wage in Anambra State, Nigeria is N30,000 (Thirty Thousand Naira) per month. This was announced by the Anambra State Government in October 2021, following the implementation of the new national minimum wage of N30,000 by the Federal Government.
The Anambra State Government had earlier in 2020, increased the minimum wage for its workers from N18,000 to N22,000 per month, but with the new national minimum wage, the state government decided to increase it further to N30,000 per month.
The new minimum wage is applicable to all categories of workers in the state, including civil servants, teachers, and local government workers. The increase is expected to improve the living standards of workers in the state and reduce poverty.
Here is a breakdown of the new minimum wage in Anambra State:
- N30,000 per month for all categories of workers
- N22,000 per month for workers in the local government areas
- N18,000 per month for workers in the state's parastatals and agencies
It's worth noting that the new minimum wage is subject to review and may be adjusted based on the state's economic situation and other factors.