- The Yobe state government has reacted to claims that it has approved the N70,000 minimum wage
- Governor Mai Mala Buni noted that his government had not issued a statement regarding the approval of the new wage but it is still working on it and will provide an update soon
- Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Governor Buni’s director-general of press and media affairs, made the clarification in a statement on Thursday and shared further details
Yobe Governor Buni clarifies approval of N70,000 minimum wage for workers.
Photo credit: Nigeria Laour Congress HQ, Mai Mala BuniSource: FacebookYobe government speaks on approving 70,000The Yobe Government has been made aware of a false and misleading social media post claiming that a new minimum wage has been approved.The government has not released any statement on this matter and will communicate any updates once they are finalized, said Mohammed.Read more on new minimum wage:
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