New minimum wage in lagos
As of 2022, the new minimum wage in Lagos State, Nigeria is N35,000 (Thirty-Five Thousand Naira) per month. This was announced by the Lagos State Government in October 2021, as part of its efforts to improve the welfare of its workers and reduce poverty.
The new minimum wage is applicable to all categories of workers in the state, including civil servants, teachers, healthcare workers, and other employees in the public and private sectors. The wage increase is expected to benefit over 200,000 workers in the state.
It's worth noting that the federal government of Nigeria also increased the national minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000 in April 2019, but the Lagos State Government has now implemented a higher minimum wage for its workers.
Here is a breakdown of the new minimum wage in Lagos State:
- Monthly minimum wage: N35,000
- Daily minimum wage: N1,458
- Hourly minimum wage: N75.40
It's important to note that these figures are subject to change, and workers may be entitled to additional benefits, such as housing allowance, transportation allowance, and other perks, depending on their employer and the terms of their employment contract.