- Kogi government led by Usman Ododo has approved N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state
- The state’s head of the civil service, Elijah Evinemi, announced this on Thursday and noted that the government has reached out to the NLC and the TUC in Kogi for the implementation of the N70,000 wage
- Evinemi also said Ododo had commenced moves to form a committee, and requests for nominations to the committee have been issued to the labour unions; These nominations are due by Monday, September 16, 2024
Kogi governor Ododo speaks on implementation of the new minimum wage.
Photo credit: Alhaji Usman OdodoSource: FacebookKogi approves N70k for workers, sets up implementation committeeHis Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State has approved the constitution of the committee on minimum wage.In view of the above, you are requested to forward the names of two nominees to represent your department in the committee. The names should be forwarded to the office of the Head of Service not later than Monday, September 16, 2024.
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